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What is the meaning of *~ in glob syntax? For example, in a sample .hgignore file:

syntax: glob

.DS_Store
*.swp
*~.nib

what is difference between a *~.nib and *.nib ? Thanks

+2  A: 

*~ mean files ends with ~, mostly use as temporary backup file from IDE, text editors.

S.Mark