Name
mknod -- make block or character special files
Synopsis
mknod [OPTION]... NAME TYPE [MAJOR MINOR] |
Description
Create the special file NAME of the given TYPE.
MAJOR MINOR are forbidden for TYPE p, mandatory otherwise. TYPE may
be:
- b
creates a block (buffered) special file.
- c, u
creates a character (unbuffered) special file.
- p
creates a FIFO.
Standard Options
- -m, --mode=MODE
sets permission mode (as in chmod), not a=rw - umask.
- --version
outputs version information and exits.