How do I mount the devpts file system under Linux operating systems using bash command prompt? How can I mount the devpts on /dev/pts using /etc/fstab file under Linux operating systems?
The Linux kernel support pseudo-terminal master and slave (also known as Unix98 pty naming) using using the devpts file system, that should be mounted on /dev/pts. You can mount the devpts using any one of the following method:
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[1] Use mount comamnd
[2] Use /etc/fstab file.
mount command syntax
The syntax is (must type as root user):
mount-t devpts devpts /dev/pts
mount -t devpts devpts /dev/pts
/etc/fstab syntax
Edit /etc/fstab, enter: # vi /etc/fstab Append the following line:
devpts /dev/pts devpts gid=5,mode=620 0 0
devpts /dev/pts devpts gid=5,mode=620 0 0
Save and close the file. Reboot the server / machine.
How do I verify that the devpts is mounted under Linux?
Type the following command: $ grep --color devpts /proc/mounts OR $ mount | grep --color devpts Fig.01: Mounting the devpts file system on /dev/pts
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