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   This file documents the GNU utilities for finding files that match
certain criteria and performing various actions on them.

   This is edition 4.2.28, for `find' version 4.2.28.

Introduction

Summary of the tasks this manual describes.

Finding Files

Finding files that match certain criteria.

Actions

Doing things to files you have found.

Databases

Maintaining file name databases.

File Permissions

How to control access to files.

Reference

Summary of how to invoke the programs.

Common Tasks

Solutions to common real-world problems.

Worked Examples

Examples demonstrating more complex points.

Security Considerations

Security issues relating to findutils.

Error Messages

Explanations of some messages you might see.

Primary Index

The components of `find' expressions.