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Understanding File Metadata in Linux: Access, Modification, and Change Times Linux, like any Unix-like operating system, is built around the concept of files and directories. Each file, apart from its content, has associated metadata that provides essential information about the file's properties. One of the crucial aspects of understanding and managing files in a Linux environment is knowing how to work with their metadata, specifically the timestamps associated with access, modification, and status changes. This article will explore these timestamps, detailing what they represent, how you can view them, and how you might manipulate these properties using the command line Bash interface.