File Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Ordinary or regular files | Contain data of various content types such as text, script, image, videos, etc. |
| Directory files | Contain the name and address of other files. |
| Block or character special files | Represent device files such as hard drives, monitors, etc. |
| Link files | Point or mirror other files |
| Socket files | Provide inter-process communication |
| Named pipe files | Allow processes to send data to other processes or receive data from other processes. |