1FILE(1) General Commands Manual FILE(1)
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NAME
6file - determine file type
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SYNOPSIS
9file file ...
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DESCRIPTION
12File performs a series of tests on each argument in an attempt to clas‐
13sify it. If an argument appears to be ascii, file examines the first
14512 bytes and tries to guess its language.
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BUGS
17It often makes mistakes. In particular it often suggests that command
18files are C programs.
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