Guessing here, but the file manager as user user will not allow you to see anything in the rootfs other than the SD cards.

I unpacked the .deb on this box to get at the readme and the files I wanted to hack and then copied them over via BT and moved them from the root account which I ssh'd into.

Yes, it *IS* rather *frustrating*, probably more of nokia's lawyers work. On any other linux box I have you can look anyplace for the most part. Ignore loud grumbling sounds - this is just what happens when the money boys get involved with open source.