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dt is a generic data test program used to verify proper operation of
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peripherals, file systems, device drivers, or any data stream supported
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by the operating system. In its simplest mode of operation, dt writes
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and then verifies its default data pattern, then displays performance
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statistics and other test parameters before exiting. Since verification
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of data is performed, dt can be thought of as a generic diagnostic tool.
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dt has been used to successfully test disks, tapes, serial lines,
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parallel lines, pipes, and memory mapped files. In fact, dt can be used
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for any device that allows the standard open, read, write, and close
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system calls. Special support is necessary for some devices, such as
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serial lines, for setting up the speed, parity, data bits, etc.
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WWW: http://home.comcast.net/~SCSIguy/SCSI_FAQ/RMiller_Tools/dt.html
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