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descriptions



PURPOSE

Describes the meaning of ddi file keywords.

DESCRIPTION

The /etc/ddi/descriptions file contains a sorted list of descriptions for each
of the keywords used in ddi files.  The devices command uses this file to
explain the meanings of the keywords during the add, change, and showdev
subcommands.

The /etc/ddi/descriptions file must be sorted by keyword, and each line must
follow the following format:

    keyworddescription

where:

keyword       Names a keyword that is used in a ddi file.  This field is
              exactly 10 characters long, is padded on the right with spaces,
              and contains no tabs.

description   Describes the meaning of the keyword.  This field is exactly 28
              characters long, is padded on the right with spaces, and contains
              no tab characters.

Note:  The /etc/ddi/descriptions file must be sorted alphabetically by the
       keyword field.  If it is not sorted, then the devices commands displays
       incorrect information about the meanings of keywords.

The use of extended characters in the /etc/ddi/descriptions file is not
supported.

FILE

/etc/ddi/descriptions

RELATED INFORMATION

In this book:  "ddi" and "options."










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