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There are several types of files found on Unix:

Device files (represent physical hardware devices)

directory files ( "folders" )

fifo or named pipes ( a sort of communication mechanism between two or more programs)

symbolic links (think "shortcuts" )

and finally, ordinary files (your txt files, jpg images, videos, mp3's etc.)

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