linux "/dev" question

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Stefan

linux "/dev" question

Post by Stefan »

Can anybody tell me what is an antry in "/dev", and for example what for can be used "/dev/snd"?
Thank you!
The Legend

RE:linux "/dev" question

Post by The Legend »

>On 2002-02-10 06:20:11, Stefan wrote:
>Can anybody tell me what is an antry in "/dev", and for example what for can be used "/dev/snd"?
>Thank you!
All files in /dev are linked to devices (or you can't open the file ...).
/dev/snd is an interface to the soundcard. Try copying a wave-file to it.
You should hear something then!
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