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Loop device

In Unix-like operating systems, a loop device, vnd (vnode disk), or lofi (loop file interface) is a pseudo-device that makes a computer file accessible as a block device.

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Loop device

Nodes43
Edges42
Triples13
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.046512
Components1

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Loop device

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related to Availability · 4
Loop device → In Linux, The, They, Various Unix-like
related to External links · 4
Loop device → Bochs User Manuallosetup, Linux Administration, Mounting, Privileged Commands Manual
related to Example · 1
Loop device → Mounting

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file device loop system disk may mounting interface used mount systems operating block encrypted also images example linux using dev

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Daemon Toolsinstance ofthe facility is often added using third-party applications0.80text
Alcohol 120instance ofthe facility is often added using third-party applications0.80text
losetup in Linuxinstance ofThe first operation may be performed by programs0.80text
or lofiadm in SunOSinstance ofThe first operation may be performed by programs0.80text
Loop devicerelated to AvailabilityVarious Unix-like0.60section
Loop devicerelated to AvailabilityIn Linux0.60section
Loop devicerelated to AvailabilityThe0.60section
Loop devicerelated to AvailabilityThey0.60section
Loop devicerelated to ExampleMounting0.60section
Loop devicerelated to External linksMounting0.60section
Loop devicerelated to External linksBochs User Manuallosetup0.60section
Loop devicerelated to External linksLinux Administration0.60section

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