Displaying information inside binary files (what)

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The what command reads information encoded into some binary files.

The information follows:
  • Information about the compiler version is encoded in /opt/IBM/openxlf/17.1.0/bin/xlfentry.
  • Information about the bit mode,
    • The compiler that created the .mod file, the date and time the .mod file was created, and the source file is encoded in each .mod file.
    • The compiler that created the .smod file, the date and time the .smod file was created, and the source file is encoded in each .smod file.