The ftype, or file type, field is a one-character field that specifies a package object's type. Valid file types are described in the table below.
Table 2–3 Valid File Types in the prototype File
Use ftype ... |
To Define A ... |
---|---|
f |
Standard executable or data file |
e |
File to be edited upon installation or removal (may be shared by several packages) |
v |
Volatile file (whose contents are expected to change, like a log file) |
d |
Directory |
x |
Exclusive directory accessible only by this package (may contain unregistered logs or database information) |
l |
Linked file |
p |
Named pipe |
c |
Character special device |
b |
Block special device |
i |
Information file or installation script |
s |
Symbolic link |