6.3.2 - Common Device Files
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What is a device file?
💡 Hint: Think about how files are used to manage data.
Name the two types of device files.
💡 Hint: Recall the initial distinction we discussed.
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What type of device file is used for continuous data streams?
💡 Hint: Remember how each device type processes data.
True or False: Device files are located in the /dev directory.
💡 Hint: Think about the organization of device management in Linux.
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Design a small Linux application that writes a series of integers to a character device file. How would you ensure proper data handling?
💡 Hint: Consider how to manage file operations effectively.
Explain how using device files impacts portability between different Linux systems.
💡 Hint: Think about the abstractions provided by the OS.
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