lsdev(1M)

NAME

lsdev − list device drivers in the system

SYNOPSIS

/etc/lsdev [major ...]

DESCRIPTION

lsdev lists, one pair per line, the major device numbers and driver names of device drivers configured into the system and available for invocation via special files. A -1 in either the block or character column means that a major number does not exist for that type.

If no arguments are specified, lsdev lists all drivers configured into the system. If any arguments are used, they must represent major device numbers; lsdev then lists the corresponding driver name (if any).

lsdev is nothing more than a quick-reference aid. In some implementations, lsdev may only read an internal list of device drivers, rather than the actual list in the operating system.

DIAGNOSTICS

Lists the driver name as no such driver or invalid major number when appropriate.

WARNINGS

Some device drivers available from the system may be intended for use by other drivers. Trying to use them directly from a special file may produce unexpected results.

AUTHOR

lsdev was developed by HP.

DEPENDENCIES

Series 300/400:

An internal list, not the actual drivers in the operating system, is listed.

Series 700/800:

The actual list of drivers in the operating system is listed. In addition to the driver name, each line also lists the device class.

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