use the 'file' command.
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 11:03:02 -0700, Merrill Oveson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a file with no extension. > So I no idea what type of file it is, graphic, spreadsheet, database, etc. > > How can figure out what it is? > > I viewed it with a text editor, but it's just hexidecimal goobleygub. > > Is there an open source tool or free tool that will help me identify this > file? > .===================================. > | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | > | Don't Fear the Penguin. | > | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | > `===================================' > .===================================. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==================================='
