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linux "/dev" question

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2002 12:00 am
by Stefan
Can anybody tell me what is an antry in "/dev", and for example what for can be used "/dev/snd"?
Thank you!

RE:linux "/dev" question

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2002 12:00 am
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!