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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:38:25 +0200
From: Mark Santcroos <marks@ripe.net>
To: Jan Branbergen <jan@evation.com>
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Subject: Re: Simulate device-file in userland?
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On Sun, Jul 25, 2004 at 06:57:00PM +0200, Jan Branbergen wrote:
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> i was wondering if it is possible to simulate a device-file ( for example a serial port or videograbbing device ) in userland? 

You may want to look at ng_device.
Be prepared for rough edges though ;)

Mark