Locating a file

[apmc]

I'm new to Macs, so my apologies in advance if this is a stupid question. When I want to view items in my /usr/local folder, the only way I can figure out how to do so is via using the terminal. If, on the other hand, I go to

GO -> COMPUTER -> MACINTOSH HD ,

I cannot find this folder anywhere (and when I do I search for a file I placed in this folder via the terminal it comes up empty). How might I view this folder without using the terminal?

 

[-aggie-]

They're hidden directories. Without Terminal you need to download an App like MacPilot (google it). In Terminal:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool YES
killall Finder

 

[TEG]

That folder is a system/hidden folder, so you can't get through it through the regular GUI. You can just use Go->Open Folder then enter the path, to get into it. If you want to see hidden folders/files you will need to download a utility like TinkerTool.

TEG