FILE(1) GENIX Programmer's Manual FILE(1)
NAME
file - determine file type
SYNOPSIS
file file ...
DESCRIPTION
File performs a series of tests on each argument in an attempt to
classify it. If an argument appears to be ascii, file examines the
first 512 bytes and tries to guess its language.
BUGS
It often makes mistakes. In particular it often suggests that com-
mand files are C programs.
Does not recognize Pascal or LISP.
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