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6.12. File-5.09
The File package contains a utility for determining the type of a given file or files.
Approximate build time: 0.2 SBU
Required disk space: 9.5 MB
6.12.1. Installation of File
Prepare File for compilation:
./configure --prefix=/usr
Compile the package:
make
To test the results, issue:
make check
Install the package:
make install
6.12.2. Contents of File
Installed programs: file
Installed library: libmagic.{a,so}
Short Descriptions
file Tries to classify each given file; it does this by performing several tests—file system tests, magic
number tests, and language tests
libmagic Contains routines for magic number recognition, used by the file program
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