The main reason there are no raw devices [in Linux] is that… - Linus Torvalds

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The main reason there are no raw devices [in Linux] is that I personally think that raw devices are a stupid idea.

Linus Torvalds

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About Linus Torvalds

Linus Benedict Torvalds (born 28 December 1969) is a Finnish-American computer programmer, best known as the creator of the Linux kernel.

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Alternative Names: Linus Benedict Torvalds • OH3LUS • LUS • Linus B. Torvalds • Torvalds

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