/dev Questions

Scott Robert Ladd (coyote@coyotegulch.com)
Thu, 01 May 2003 10:56:12 -0400


Why does /dev include devices that do not exist?

Wouldn't it be friendlier to only list existing devices?

Or am I missing something obvious?

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Scott Robert Ladd
Coyote Gulch Productions (http://www.coyotegulch.com)

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