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January 2025

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Differences Between Block Devices and Character Devices

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Understanding the Differences Between Block Devices and Character Devices in Linux Linux, a stronghold of the computing world, is renowned for its powerful kernel and flexible filesystem. Embedded within its structure are various types of devices - interpreted distinctly by the system. Among these, block devices and character devices play a crucial role.

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