Can someone wiser than I explain the doc and gvfs listing in this screenshot please? I don't think I have ever seen anything like it.
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Overview of gnome-session-leader-fifo
What is gnome-session-leader-fifo?
gnome-session-leader-fifo is a special file used in the GNOME desktop environment. It acts as a communication channel between the GNOME session manager and various applications running within the session. This FIFO (First In, First Out) file allows for the orderly exchange of messages and commands.
Purpose and Functionality
- Session Management: It helps manage the state of the GNOME session, ensuring that applications can communicate their status and receive commands from the session manager.
- Inter-Process Communication: Applications can send messages to the session manager through this FIFO, which helps in coordinating actions like starting, stopping, or saving sessions.
Importance in GNOME
The gnome-session-leader-fifo is crucial for maintaining a smooth user experience in the GNOME desktop environment. It ensures that applications behave correctly during session transitions, such as logging in, logging out, or switching users. This communication mechanism helps prevent issues like data loss or application crashes during these transitions.
Aha! Thank you. Sounds somewhat related to a named pipe, like an extension of that idea perhaps?
Your welcome.... 
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