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Why do we need /dev

Hi friends,

I was just wondering why do we need a /dev directory for device files.
Why can't those entries be handled by sysfs and kobjects?

Also, the concepts of major and minor numbers - don't anyone think
that they should not be a concern for a device driver programmer at
all. I think they are outdated or unnecessary.

Jinesh.

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