quick howto-command questions?

["john smith" <inquirer23@hotmail.com>]

Hi,

Some quick questions;

1. How can I find out the total number of files (also hidden) in the current 
directory?

2. How can I find out the total number of executable files (also hidden) in 
the current directory?

3. how to find the total number of files of a given an extension? 
(ex."*.tar.gz")

4.how to list files alphabetically that end in "*.c"?


please don't forget to CC me.

TIA,


JOHN
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