What is the use of LF in a Unix file?
I have frequently heard about LF in the context of *nix files. Can somebody please explain to me why it is used?
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LF(Line Feed) allows the cursor move to next line without returning to begin on the line. This character is used as a new line char in Unix based system.
Char: (0x0A, \n)
Line Feed (Linux, MAC OSX)
LF = \n = ASCII code 10
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Asked: 2017-06-09 06:40:38 -0600
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Check this article, see if it clears up the reasoning for LF. https://www.redhat.com/archives/redha...