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Old 01-18-2011
UNIX Special files

Hi, I'm looking for information about UNIX Special Files. I must write an essay connected with this topic, and I hope you'll tell me where can I found trusty information about it, because Google doesn't really help me. I'll be grateful for answer.
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Old 01-19-2011
I just reviewed this page and it seemed reasonably good for an intro.
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Old 01-22-2011
Ok, it'll be good intro, but I have to write 6 pages, and I don't have any idea for it. Could somebody give me a source which is better informed than wikipedia?
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Old 01-22-2011
Google looks reasonably promising. You'll have to do your own reading/writing.
 
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