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Lesson 1
Working with special file types
    In this module, we will discuss:
  1. How UNIX treats regular files and directories differently than other operating systems
  2. The special properties of device files
  3. How to use symbolic links to simplify software maintenance
In addition, we will look at some useful tricks for working with files, including:
  1. Using the options available with the ls command
  2. Using the find command, its predicates, and other utilities to create more targeted finds
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