2.11BSD#431 - /usr/man/cat1/file.0

FILE(1)             UNIX 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 command files are C programs.

     Does not recognize Pascal or LISP.


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