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In the realm of Unix and Unix-like operating systems, manual pages—commonly known as man pages—serve as comprehensive guides for system commands and interfaces. These documents are essential for both users and developers, providing in-depth knowledge necessary for effective system management.
Section 5 of the man pages, titled File Formats and Conventions, is dedicated to the documentation of standard file formats, system files, and protocols. It encompasses detailed descriptions of various configuration files, state files, and file formats integral to Unix systems. Notably, it includes specifics on the configuration of /etc/passwd and the architecture of ELF binaries, which are pivotal for correctly reading, editing, and employing these files.
Highlighted within this section are several key commands:
fstab: Manages static information about the filesystems.passwd: Contains user account information.group: Details group account information.hosts: Lists host names and addresses.cron: Schedules jobs based on time.| Name | Unix Section 5 Manual Page: File Formats and Conventions |
|---|---|
| File Extension(s) | .5 |
| Category | Documents |
| Use For | File Formats and Conventions; which describes various file formats, system files, and protocols. |
| Developer | Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson under the guidance of their manager Doug McIlroy at AT&T Bell Laboratories in 1971 as part of the Unix Programmer's Manual. |
| MIME Type(s) | application/x-troff-man |
| License | freely; but check their source for the specific license. |
| File Sample(s) | N/A |