LIST files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: APT List File
The LIST file holds a list of package sources. Software can be downloaded from these sources. The LIST file typically follows this format:
deb http://host/debian distribution section1 section2 secti...
The LIST file holds a list of package sources. Software can be downloaded from these sources. The LIST file typically follows this format:
deb http://host/debian distribution section1 section2 section3
deb-src http://host/debian distribution section1 section2 section3
The first word notifies archive type. deb means binary package. deb-src means source package. The APT tool locates within the Debian system.
Common LIST filenames:
/etc/apt/sources.list – The default Debian file. It contains download sources information.
A LIST file might be an APT list. It is used in Debian. It contains software package download sources. The Advanced Package Tool creates it.
A LIST file can be a JAR index. It holds JAR file information. Web browsers use LIST to list words. These words are for the built-in dictionary. Or the LIST describes program DLL files.
A JAR index file uses the LIST file extension. This kind of LIST file is sometimes stored within a JAR file. It is used to hold information about other related content, like other JAR files to downloa...
A JAR index file uses the LIST file extension. This kind of LIST file is sometimes stored within a JAR file. It is used to hold information about other related content, like other JAR files to download. Some web browsers use LIST files, too. For example, to list words for the browser’s dictionary. Other browsers might use the list for another purpose. Like to describe the DLL files the program needs to work properly.
We have free online LIST file apps. These allow you to view, edit, convert, merge, split and compare the LIST files. Please click the links to see details for each feature.
The LIST file is created by APT. This is a tool used to manage applications. The LIST file holds a list of package sources. Software can download from these sources. It has information on archive types. This indicates if it contains binary or source packages.
Not opening LIST files can have various causes. But most issues with LIST files aren’t complex. They can often be fixed quickly without help. Guidelines to identify and solve LIST file problems:
LIST files are metadata files. They are associated with JAR files made by Oracle. The LIST files contain code information on JAR file packages. They are stored in the JAR file directory. To open a LIST file you need software like Notepad.
The LIST format is a developer file made by Oracle. 1205 related files are also developer files. LIST files work best on Linux, Mac and Windows. TextEdit by Apple can open LIST files. 6 other programs can also open LIST files. If TextEdit doesn’t work, try Text Editor or Notepad.
The LIST extension has 4 file types. It can open in 9 programs. LIST files are usually data or developer files. Or web files. LIST files work on Linux, Windows and Mac. Desktop and mobile devices can view and edit LIST files. But it depends on the software. LIST file popularity is low. Few users have LIST files.
APT (Advanced Package Tool)
Java Development Kit