File Types
Type | Description |
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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. |