File name classifications (need answer ASAP thanx)

Eddie Williams plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:42:15 -0800 (PST)


The * means that a file is executable, the / shows directories and the @
shows that its a symbolic link.

On Tue, 3 Dec 2002 Wank8734@aol.com wrote:

> I am trying to figure out what a classification such as @ or * means at the end of a file name. here are a few examples....
>
> allcm*
> allec@
> control/
>
> if you could tell me what those *, @, and / means at the end of a file it would be greatly appreciated. Other marks I know of are | and = thanks again
>
> chris
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