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What is the difference between the /dev/st0 and /dev/nst0 devices?
The correct answer is B. /dev/st0 is the first tape drive; /dev/nst0 refers to the same tape drive in non-rewinding mode. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
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What is the difference between the /dev/st0 and /dev/nst0 devices?
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- A/dev/st0 is the first SCSI CD burner; /dev/nst0 refers to the CDROM drive.
- B/dev/st0 is the first tape drive; /dev/nst0 refers to the same tape drive in non-rewinding mode.
- C/dev/st0 is the first serial console; /dev/nst0 refers to the same serial console as a block device.
- D/dev/st0 is the first SCSI hard drive; /dev/nst0 refers to the same SCSI hard drive in read-only mode.
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