I Got The File - 'fuser' Got the Process(es) We can also check open files the other way around, i.e. - given a file, which process currently hold it open. For example: # fuser -v /usr/bin/telnet USER PID ACCESS COMMAND /usr/bin/telnet choo 1100 ...e. telnet The 'fuser' command allows you also to see which processes keep a certain TCP or UDP port open - read the man page for more info.