7 Types of files under Linux [Ls-l]

Normal file (-)
We use LS-LH to see the properties of a file, we can see similar-rw-r--r--, it is worth noting that the first symbol is-, such a file in Linux is a normal file. These files are typically created with some related applications, like tools, document tools, archive tools .... or CP tools. This type of file is deleted using the RM command

Catalogue (d)

When we execute in a directory, see similar drwxr-xr-x, such files are directories, directories in Linux is a more special file. Note that its first character is d. The command to create a directory can be used with the mkdir command, or the CP command, where CP can copy a directory to another directory. Remove the RM or RMDIR command.
Character device (c) and block device (b)

This kind of file is created with Mknode and deleted with RM. Currently in the latest Linux distributions, we generally do not have to create the device files ourselves. Because these files are associated with the kernel.
Set of interface files (s)
Note that the first character of the property of this file is S. We'll just have a look.
Symbolic Link (l)
When we look at the properties of a file, we see something like lrwxrwxrwx, note that the first character is L, and this type of file is a linked file. is the new file name by ln-s the source file name. Above is an example that indicates that Setup.log is a soft link file for Install.log. How do you understand it? This is somewhat similar to the shortcuts in the Windows operating system. The above describes the Linux file types.

Pipe (P)

7 Types of files under Linux [Ls-l]