mkconf \- generate configuration tables
examines a machine configuration table on its
Its output is a pair of files
The first is an assembler program that represents the interrupt vectors
located in low memory addresses;
the second contains initialized
block and character device switch tables.
The following describe devices on the machine:
The devices marked with * may be preceded by a number telling
how many are to be included.
The console typewrite is automatically included;
don't count it as part of the KL or DL specification.
Count DN's in units of 4 (1 system unit).
The following lines are also accepted.
The specified block device (e.g.
is a decimal number giving the minor device.
This line must appear exactly once.
The specified block device is used for swapping.
If not given the root is used.
The specified block device
If not given the root is used.
Sets the origin (block number) and size of the area used for
By default, the not very useful numbers
Include the packet driver.
By default it is left out.
Include the multiplexor driver.
By default it is left out.
`Setting up Unix', in Volume 2.
The set of devices it knows about, the set of drivers included,
and the set of devices on the machine
are mutually incomparable.
Some handwork is certain to be necessary.
Because of floating vectors that may have been missed,
It is mandatory to check the
file to make sure it corresponds with reality.