what is the command to find out the difference between
files and folders?
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Answer / shruthi
first character of output of long listing.
if it is 'd' it is a directory. if it is a '-' it is a
regular file.
$ls -l
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Answer / suitable
file and stat command is used to find out the difference
between the files and folders.
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Answer / vawani
$ls -p
"/" mark will display as directories and others are file.
And answer number 2 also correct.
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Answer / pitambar mishra
From a layman's point of view,
A file can be stored with in a folder but vice-versa is not
possible.
1. Using ls -l command : In type field (1st field)
d : for directory
- : for general file
2. Using ls -F command :
This command marks the
general file (no mark),
directory as /,
link file as @,
executable file as *.
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