Nautilus - Display path in the browser instead of the pathbar buttons

This info has been provided in detail here:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestoreNautilusLocationBar

1. Open gconf-editor:
• Open the "run box" (Alt+F2) and type "gconf-editor" followed by Enter
  or
• Open a Terminal window and enter the command "gconf-editor" followed by Enter.
2. Navigate to "apps->nautilus->preferences".
3. Check the entry named  "always-use-location-entry".

Note: Make sure you are opening the gconf-editor for the current user and not for the root user.