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Difference between devconsole, devtty, and devtty0

Satish Kumar
Updated on 23-Mar-2023 17:45:35

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Introduction In a Linux operating system, every hardware device and most software components are represented as files in /dev directory. Three commonly used devices in /dev directory are devconsole, devtty, and devtty0. These devices are essential for debugging and troubleshooting purposes. However, they have different functionalities and can be confusing for beginners. In this article, we will explain difference between devconsole, devtty, and devtty0, their uses, and how to interact with them. What is Devconsole? Devconsole is a virtual device file that represents console, which is default terminal on a Linux system. It is also known as kernel console or ... Read More

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