What does the ~ symbol mean next to the files that are listed with ls?

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I created a file named xxx on my Desktop and then I (re)moved it using terminal. Now when I execute ls on Desktop I see a file named xxx~ that is not visible at GUI. What does it mean?

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 08 '15 at 04:24

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It indicates that is a backup file

answered Nov 08 '15 at 04:24

Andrés Hazard

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What does the ~ symbol mean next to the files that are listed with ls?

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