Unix |
Unix v6 |
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sync(2) |
sync update super-block (sync = 36.; not in assembler)
sys sync causes all information in core memory that
should be on disk to be written out. This includes modified
super blocks, modified i-nodes, and delayed block I/O. It
should be used by programs which examine a file system, for
example etc. It is mandatory before a boot. sync (VIII),
update (VIII)
sync(2) |