MPE/iX System Utilities Reference Manual (32650-90882)

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Utilities Quick Reference
MKNODProgram
MKNODProgram
Usage
mknod "name c|p major minor [link_name]"
Operation
Use MKNOD to create special files in a traditional UNIX format of major and minor
numbers. When creating a device link or streams file (character-type file), you must enter
both the major and minor numbers. If you enter a major number of 0, MKNOD creates a
device link file that defaults to the LDEV number specified in the minor number
argument. Entering a major number greater than 0 creates a streams file.
Additional Discussion
For more information on streams and device link files, refer to the HPDEVCREATE intrinsic
in the
MPE/iX Intrinsics Reference Manual .