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Jan 8, 2020 · Fundamentals

Mastering Linux /dev Special Files: null, full, zero, random, urandom & pts

This guide explains the various special file types under Linux's /dev directory, shows how to identify them with ls, and demonstrates practical uses of /dev/null, /dev/full, /dev/zero, /dev/random, /dev/urandom, and /dev/pts through concrete command‑line examples.