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mkfs.minix: Create a Minix filesystem inside partition 1 on device b (`sdb1`).

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$ mkfs.minix ${-dev-sdb1}

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The command "mkfs.minix ${-dev-sdb1}" is used to create a Minix file system on the device specified by "-dev-sdb1".

Here's a breakdown of the command:

mkfs.minix: This is the command used to create a Minix file system. It is typically used to initialize a partition or disk to be used with the Minix file system.
${-dev-sdb1}: This is a placeholder for the device name. In this case, the device name is "-dev-sdb1". The "-dev-sdb1" represents a specific device block file or partition that you want to format with the Minix file system.

By running this command, you are instructing the system to create a Minix file system on the specified device ("-dev-sdb1"). The resulting file system will be compatible with the Minix file system, allowing you to store and manage files on that device using Minix file system utilities and commands.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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