On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:52:38 -0800
Marcel Dan <marcel...@nwvd.net> wrote:

> What is the best way to see what the device files are assigned to in /dev
> especially when plugging in usb devices.
> 

I use "dmesg | tail" 
to find out what the latest is with (USB) devs.

Dhu


> I typically use; # tail -f /var/log/messages to see the device assignment.
> However,  I am plugging in a Garmin etrex gps unit with a usb to serial port
> adapter and I have to troubleshoot it a little.
> 
> Thanks for the advice.
> 
> Marcel

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