MPE/iX System Utilities Reference Manual (32650-90908)

Chapter 2
Utilities Quick Reference
MKNODProgram
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MKNODProgram
Usage
mknod "name c|p major minor [link_name]"
Operation
Use MKNOD to create special files in a traditional UNIX format of major and minor numbers. When creating a
device link or streams file (character-type file), you must enter both the major and minor numbers. If you
enter a major number of 0, MKNOD creates a device link file that defaults to the LDEV number specified in the
minor number argument. Entering a major number greater than 0 creates a streams file.
Additional Discussion
For more information on streams and device link files, refer to the HPDEVCREATE intrinsic in the MPE/iX
Intrinsics Reference Manual.