FILE(1) UNIX Programmer's Manual FILE(1) NAME file - determine file type SYNOPSIS file file ... DESCRIPTION _F_i_l_e performs a series of tests on each argument in an attempt to classify it. If an argument appears to be ascii, _f_i_l_e 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. Printed 11/26/99 April 29, 1985 1