What is the use of the *~ files; are they some kind of default backup in Ubuntu/Linux?
8376
What does the tilde at the end of a file name stand for?
24895
Where do files rsynced to a host go?
27992
How to understand the Ubuntu file system layout?
27536
Why are filenames that start with a dot hidden? Can I hide files without using a dot as their first character?
42351
How is 'rm -rf /' able to delete all files in the system?
108641
Command for deleting temporary files ending with ~
9516
Correct way to delete unnecessary files from /boot directory (Ubuntu)
44728
How to delete file(s) in secure manner?
151840
How does the Linux file structure work?
107036
How do I control how Emacs makes backup files?
89498
How do I remove hidden backup files?
39613
What is standard for OS X filesystem? e.g. /opt/ vs. /usr/
14284
Mystery of binary files
154604
Why is there a /bin/echo and why would I want to use it?
85044
git creates files ending in ~?
68327
How do I backup all files? (.dbus and dconf backup problems)
102837
Should I use a file extension or not?