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what is * at the end of a filename when i do a ls -F

hi

what is * at the end of a filename when i do a ls -F

has anybody got a table i can view other explanations
of types of files

thanks

An asterisk means that the file is executable. The meaning of the indicators is listed in the info page of ls. Here they are:

Code:

`-F'

`--classify'

`--indicator-style=classify'

    Append a character to each file name indicating the file type.

    Also, for regular files that are executable, append `*'.  The file

    type indicators are `/' for directories, `@' for symbolic links,

    `|' for FIFOs, `=' for sockets, `>' for doors, and nothing for

    regular files.  Do not follow symbolic links listed on the command

    line unless the `--dereference-command-line' (`-H'),

    `--dereference' (`-L'), or

    `--dereference-command-line-symlink-to-dir' options are specified.