System Files

Unix

by The Open Group · opens 16 file types
Linux
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DeveloperThe Open Group
PlatformsLinux
Opens16 file types
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Last reviewed Sep 2026

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What is Unix?

Unix – operating system, created in the 1960s and developed to this day. It consists of software that allows stable operation of the computer. Unix is a multi-tasking system for servers, desktops and laptops.

This operating system consists of three main parts: kernel, shell and programs. Its innovation was based on the idea of hierarchical file system, as well as the presentation of all components that make up the system as files.

Files Unix opens

16 formats
Compressed Files
Developer Files
Settings Files
Text Files
.ME
Executable Files
Encoded Files
Game Files
Data Files
Disk Image Files

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Files Unix opens most

1.MEFormatted manual page with me macros
2.KSHUnix shell script
3.CPIOUnix CPIO archive file
4.BASHRCBash Shell startup script configuration file
5.M4M4 preprocessor macro file
6.BASH_PROFILEBash interactive login shell file

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