Path to Desktop? Anyone know?

[listerdl]

I need to run a python script from my linux ubuntu desktop and I have forgotten the correct path -

** If the python file is on my DESKTOP do I input this in terminal?

python /home/(user)/Desktop file.py

-- or ---

python ~/Desktop/file.py

Thanks

[drmrgd]

The notation '~/' is the BASH shortcut for /home/username/. So, I believe either should work if your file is on your Desktop. If you use the full path, don't forget the slash between "Desktop" and your file name:

python /home/(user)/Desktop/file.py