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Files are the basic building block for everything in Linux. Learn about some basics of working with files including viewing, searching, and editing.

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>> Guide to Linux file Command With Examples

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>> How to Create a Pseudo File for Temporary Data

>> Removing the BOM From a UTF-8 Encoded File

>> How to Auto-Detect Encoding of a Text File in Linux

>> Find Binary Files in a Directory

>> Do File Extensions Have a Meaning in Linux?

>> How to Check PDF Metadata in the Linux Terminal

>> Determine if a File Write Is in Progress

>> How to Find File Encoding in Linux

>> Checking if a File Is Executable in Bash

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