Here's the difference between the relative and absolute paths in Linux. Many a time, the programmer needs to trade in these paths. Here're simple ideas on how you can differentiate. Absolute Vs. Relative path These are the differences between Absolute and Relative path in Linux. Absolute Path $ cd /usr/lib $ cd /usr/lib pwd See this path (linux#1/usr/lib), when you give PWD, it gives a full path from the root level. This is called absolute or full path. Think of the absolute pathname as being the complete mailing address for a package that the postal service will deliver to your next-door neighbor. Relative Path $ cd usr $ /user cd lib $ /usr/lib pwd $ linux#1/usr/lib ==> Going step by step and achieving. $ linux#1/usr/lib cd ../../ ==> This is the method of going back step by step. $ linux#1 ==> This is root level directory You are currently in the lib directory. So relative path nothing but complete information of all the mother directories. Here, for lib, th...