linux's data folder is hidden
For those unfamiliar looking at the git-feed, putting a . before a file or folder name on linux hides it from normal view, or at least zorin, I'm not sure how similar different distros are.
It's pretty annoying to have a hidden folder be the one I'm accessing so often for addons and SLADE, as many external programs turn off hidden folders on their file prompts when opened, just get rid of the period.