> can u tell me what excatly are loop back devices. i know a loop > back > device 'lo' its something related to networking. but what are > these loop back block devices. >
loopback block devices are devices which basically allow you to mount block device images etc. such as ISO images. So, using a loopback device u'll be able to mount the ISO image and link it to your main filesystem and be able to browse it. For a more technical description, u'll have to read the docs though !! Sharninder Singh National Institute Of Management Calcutta Building No. 117 Command Hospital Complex Alipore Kolkatta ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.NET email is sponsored by: FREE SSL Guide from Thawte are you planning your Web Server Security? Click here to get a FREE Thawte SSL guide and find the answers to all your SSL security issues. http://ads.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/redirect.pl?thaw0026en _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
