[Level: Beginner Administrator] In the "Understanding Linux" series, we need to analyze what the system is made of. First, what types of files are there on Linux systems? We'll look at the 7 standard Unix file types, which are the same on Linux, while examining some examples of each file type. Let's go! Understanding Linux: EP0004 - The 7 File Types Highlights: 00:00 The Linux file types 00:20 Modify the command prompt 01:30 The 7 Linux file types (Unix standards) 02:04 The diretory 02:17 To determine the file type 03:54 The symbolic link 07:42 The named pipe FIFO 08:45 The block device 09:46 The character device 12:46 The socket 13:54 Regular files New commands on the shell: file evince xdg-open aplay JayDee en FRANÇAIS: @UCSs7P3ZmOy4G6X_ygavsjzQ