How do I browse files outside of my home directory under Ubuntu?
Files outside of the home directory may be browsed by clicking on the dropdown box located in the lower lefthand corner of a file browser window. From your home directory, it should show a folder with a house on it with your user name listed next to it. You may then select any folder above the level you are currently at from this list. Other folders may then be opened by double clicking on the desired folder’s icon in the main window.
