file(1)



NAME

     file - make a guess as to a file's type based on contents


SYNOPSIS

     file name ...


EXAMPLES


     file a.out ar.h     # Guess at types


DESCRIPTION


     File reads the first block of a file and tries  to  make  an  intelligent
     guess  about  what  kind  of file it is. It understands about archives, C
     source programs, executable binaries, shell scripts, and English text.