How to create hidden files in Linux?

Question

In my program, I have to make a file hidden in order to avoid removal or modification of the file.

PATH=/etc/
NAME = file

Is there a function in

Answer 1

Sure,you have to add '.' before filename and your file wouldn't be seen by user(except user will turn the hidden files show option on). You could change the attrybutes (chmod) to 755 and only user could rwx and others could rx.