File command
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| − | The <code>file</code> command has been a part of | + | The <code>file</code> command has been a part of Unix distributions for many years. |
The [http://manpages.debian.net/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=file&apropos=0&sektion=0&manpath=Debian+6.0+squeeze&format=html&locale=en Debian manpage] gives an overview of its functionality | The [http://manpages.debian.net/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=file&apropos=0&sektion=0&manpath=Debian+6.0+squeeze&format=html&locale=en Debian manpage] gives an overview of its functionality | ||
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The program source includes a database of heuristics for determining file types, which includes a variety of 'magic numbers' which characterise files. This database is not portable, but is potentially adaptable. | The program source includes a database of heuristics for determining file types, which includes a variety of 'magic numbers' which characterise files. This database is not portable, but is potentially adaptable. | ||
| − | + | == Links == | |
| − | * [http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/cvsweb.cgi/ports/sysutils/file/ FreeBSD port tree] (referring to the porting of the original distribution into FreeBSD | + | * [http://www.darwinsys.com/file/ File Command web site] |
| − | + | * [ftp://ftp.astron.com/pub/file/ Source code] | |
| + | * [http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/cvsweb.cgi/ports/sysutils/file/ FreeBSD port tree] (referring to the porting of the original distribution into FreeBSD) | ||
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The File command
The file command has been a part of Unix distributions for many years.
The Debian manpage gives an overview of its functionality
The program source includes a database of heuristics for determining file types, which includes a variety of 'magic numbers' which characterise files. This database is not portable, but is potentially adaptable.
Links
- File Command web site
- Source code
- FreeBSD port tree (referring to the porting of the original distribution into FreeBSD)
