Re: Why do we need /dev

[Greg KH <greg@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Oct 10, 2006 at 12:07:49PM +0530, Jinesh K J wrote:
> 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?

You can not ignore POSIX, sorry.

> 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 I think they are outdated or unnecessary.

They aren't a concern anymore.  Why do you think they are?

thanks,

greg k-h

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