Static Definition of Device Special Files

Static Definition of Device Special Files

The system administrator can create device special files using mknod or install (see "Making Device Files"). This can be done manually, or through an installation script, or as an exit operation of the software manager program. The device special files can be created at any time--whether or not the device driver is installed, and whether or not the hardware exists. The special device files continue to exist until the administrator removes them.