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> Here's what is going on...

Here’s your solution:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=unix+for+beginners

> When I enter:
> 
> admin@mypc ~
> $cd
> 
> admin@mypc ~
> $

The first guide on the search mentioned above already has the answer for you.

> or
> 
> admin@mypc ~
> $dir
> 
> admin@mypc ~
> $

Pretty much any Unix beginners guide can help you. If not, we can't either.

> Could it be some system environment or special permission setting I may
> have overlooked?

Seems to be a PEBKAC setting.

Otto

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