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It has just a bit more structure than a file. An object has some data and some verbs or actions that can be performed on it. The problem with files is that sig
by slededit 8y ago
It has just a bit more structure than a file. An object has some data and some verbs or actions that can be performed on it.
The problem with files is that signaling has to happen in band or with hacks like ioctls. Or like in plan 9 through seperate files but with fewer guarantees on synchronization.