Sr.No. | Prefix & Description |
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1 | - Regular file, such as an ASCII text file, binary executable, or hard link. |
2 | b Block special file. Block input/output device file such as a physical hard drive. |
3 | c Character special file. Raw input/output device file such as a physical hard drive. |
4 | Directory file that contains a listing of other files and directories. |
5 | l Symbolic link file. Links on any regular file. |
6 | p Named pipe. A mechanism for interprocess communications. |
7 | s Socket used for interprocess communication. |