USERCONF(4) |
Kernel Interfaces Manual |
USERCONF(4) |
NAME
userconf — in-kernel device configuration manager
SYNOPSIS
options USERCONF
DESCRIPTION
userconf is the in-kernel device configuration manager. It is used to alter the kernel autoconfiguration framework at runtime. userconf is activated from the boot loader by passing the -c option to the kernel.
COMMAND SYNTAX
The general command syntax is:
command [option]
userconf has a more(1)-like functionality; if a number of lines in a command's output exceeds the number defined in the lines variable, then userconf displays “-- more --” and waits for a response, which may be one of:
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<return>
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one more line.
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<space>
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one more page.
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q
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abort the current command, and return to the command input mode.
COMMANDS
userconf supports the following commands:
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lines count
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Specify the number of lines before more.
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base 8 | 10 | 16
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Base for displaying large numbers.
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change devno | dev
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Change devices.
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disable devno | dev
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Disable devices.
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enable devno | dev
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Enable devices.
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exit
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A synonym for quit.
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find devno | dev
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Find devices.
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help
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Display online help.
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list
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List current configuration.
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quit
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Leave userconf.
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?
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A synonym for help.
HISTORY
The userconf framework first appeared in OpenBSD 2.0, and was then integrated into NetBSD 1.6.
AUTHORS
The userconf framework was written by Mats O Jansson <moj@stacken.kth.se>.