List at least four different objects a VFS file can represent and describe the usage of each object.

What will be an ideal response?


1. File data:This is used to store named files in a file system.
2. File system directory: This can be used to create a hierarchy in which to store data
files.
3. procfs entry: This provides real-time information regarding the status of the kernel
and processes in the system.
4. A block device (e.g., a hard disk, ZipĀ® drive or DVDdrive): This provides access to
block devices functions.
5. A character device (e.g., a mouse, keyboard or scanner): This provides access to
character device data.
6. Named pipe: Enables communication between two related processes.
7. A socketpair: Enables bidirectional communication between two processes.

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