Re: [Hampshire] How does Linux handle devices?

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Author: Hugo Mills
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] How does Linux handle devices?

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On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 06:59:53PM +0100, Rob Malpass wrote:
> I have a bit of spare time shortly (no OU course from June until next
> February) and I'd like to fill a yawning gap (one of many!) in my Linux /
> UNIX knowledge - how does Linux handle devices? Can anyone recommend a
> good source? I'd be happy with a web link or a book. I've hunted
> around and not found exactly what I'm after.


It's not too clear what sort of information you're after. Could you
expand a bit?

Hugo.

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