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mkfs.minix:tldr:ed9c2
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:
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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.