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What are the minor device numbers for the floppy device nodes?

Frequently asked question about the Linux floppy driver
The major device number for the floppy drives is 2. The minor device number is calculated using the following formula: minor_device = format_nr * 4 + 128 * fdc_nr + unit_nr fdc_nr identifies the floppy disk controller, and unit_nr identifies which drive on the floppy disk controller to be used) format_nr identifies the (see the README file in fdutils for more details). If format_nr is 0, the device is an autodetection device.

What are the recommended names for the floppy device nodes?

Frequently asked question about the Linux floppy driver
My drive doesn't detect disk changes / When I type mdir a:, I get the directory listing of the previous disk.

What's this major/minor device number thing?

The linux-kernel mailing list FAQ
REG) Device numbers are the traditional Unix way to provide a mapping between the filesystem and device drivers. A device number is a combination of a major number and a minor number. Currently Linux has 8 bit majors and minors. When you open a device file (character or block device) the kernel takes the major number from the inode and indexes into a table of driver structure pointers.

My floppy/cdrom device says "device busy". What do I do?

SunManagers Frequently Asked Questions
The Volume Manager (vold) is probably holding the device open. You can access a floppy through the volume manager by typing "volcheck" and looking in /floppy/*. CD-ROMs don't require volcheck; just insert one and the volume manager should automatically notice, and mount it under /cdrom/*. Unmount by typing "eject floppy" or "eject cdrom", respectively. The Volume Manager can be configured by editing /etc/vold.conf.

What permissions do I need to access ugen device nodes?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
In Solaris release earlier than Solaris 10 Update 2, when you need to manually bind ugen driver, the device permissions are decided by the -m option used with add_drv command. For example, if you bind ugen driver by # add_drv -m '* 0666 root sys' ugen It means the ugen device nodes are owned by root, but are readable and writable by other users. You can access ugen nodes later in any user account.

How do I set SNMP port numbers for single nodes?

Scotty Frequently Asked Questions
The solution is the same as described for the community strings. You can either define a Tnm SNMP alias and set the SNMP:Alias attribute of the node, or you define the SNMP:Config attribute. For example, you can define the value "-port 8042 -address feist.ibr.cs.tu-bs.de" to make sure the SNMP tools talk to the SNMP agent on feist.ibr.cs.tu-bs.de which is listening on port number 8042.

How can I carry the saved web-pages on a portable device (floppy, flash drive)?

Keepoint FAQ
Keepoint 7 allows you to Export webpage to an external device or a specified location on your hard drive. Click on the Export option and then specify or browse though to a specific location on your PC where you want your data to be saved.

What are the Nodes?

Press Room
The Millennium Project is organized into regional "Nodes." Each Node consists of a group of individuals and institutions that identify creative and advanced experts to participate in Millennium Project research and initiate and conduct their own research. They interconnect global and local perspectives.

Can I order extra phone numbers to ring to into my DigitalPhone device?

FAQ
There may be an additional charge for each number you add to your account. Please check with PhoneOverNet. If you would like to make outbound calls on additional lines at the same time you must order a second account. This may require you to order an additional DigitalPhone device unless you have a device which can support multiple lines. Please contact PhoneOverNet to find out what you need to do to set up a multiple DigitalPhone account.

Which minor device number should I use for 2m formats?

Frequently asked question about the Linux floppy driver
m formats don't have a minor number associated with them, they can only be accessed using the "generic " devices (i.e. /dev/fd0, /dev/fd1). Don't panic. Add the line 'floppy=thinkpad' to your lilo boot parameters. This can be entered at the lilo prompt after the name of the kernel image. It can also be specified in the lilo.

Can I add nodes to a cluster without restarting it?

Appendix A. Frequently Asked Questions About MySQL 5.1
Not at present. A simple restart is all that is required for adding new MGM or SQL nodes to a Cluster. When adding data nodes the process is more complex, and requires the following steps: In a future MySQL Cluster release series, we hope to implement a "hot" reconfiguration capability for MySQL Cluster to minimize (if not eliminate) the requirement for restarting the cluster when adding new nodes. However, this is not planned for MySQL 5.1.

What are the reasons of failure of floppy drives?

Removable Media Recovery Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
This particular problem is mainly due to an internal head amplifier failure or, more seriously, a head crash or misalignment problem, the majority of which are recoverable.

Can I install it from a pile of floppy disks?

The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...
First of all, a warning: whole Debian GNU/Linux is way too large to be installed from media as small as a standard 1.44MB floppy disk - you may not find installing from floppies a very pleasant experience. Copy the Debian packages onto formatted floppy disks. Either a DOS, the native Linux "ext2", or the "minix" format will do; one just has to use a mount command appropriate to the floppy being used.

Why can't I download some files or Internet information to my floppy disk or other storage device?

Internet Lab FAQ
Some files cannot be opened on our computers because they require programs that are not installed on our computers or due to incompatibility with the software we use to protect our equipment from viruses and tampering. Additionally, a file may be too large for your floppy disk. You can access your web-based e-mail in the computer lab. This includes sites such as Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail. Staff provide limited assistance with e-mail.

How do I obtain MSDS sheets and/or Medical Device Licence numbers?

Bionuclear -
For a complete listing of our medical device licenses please visit the Health Canada website at http://www.mdall.ca/. Our Regulatory Affairs representatives can also assist you in determining the licence numbers and provide you with applicable MSDS sheets. You may forward your requests by e-mail to info@bndinc.com.

How many phone numbers can I have on my IP Phone or IP device ?

Voice Over Ip FAQ provided by Ipness Experts
You can have as many phone numbers as you wish, ringing on the same phone, you can choose numbers from different countries as well.

Can I order extra phone numbers to ring to into my VoIP device?

Yes, you may order as many numbers as you like from our available area codes. You can order numbers by clicking on the link titled "my account" on your web interface page and follow the easy instructions. There may be an additional charge for each number you add to your account. Please check with your VoIP service provider. If you would like to make outbound calls on additional lines at the same time you must order a second account.

How good are the random numbers produced by the PCQNG Device?

ComScire - The Random Number Generator Company.
The PCQNG's output has been tested extensively by the most stringent tests available and it has not failed any test for randomness in tests utilizing up to 20 billion bits. See Design Principles and Testing of the PCQNG 2.0 Device for more information.

Can I take more than one Minor?

Major / Minor @ Faculty of Science
The Major-Minor option requires a BSc student to take at least one Science Major and one Minor. You may do a second or third Minor if your timetable permits you to do so. The second Minor or third Minor will also be recorded on transcripts if you have successfully completed the requirements.
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