| Computer Desktop Encyclopedia: DOS device names |
DOS device names are reserved names for common input and output devices. See DOS redirection, DOS Sort and DOS Dir.
Reserved name Device AUX First connected serial port PRN First connected parallel port COM1 thru COM4 Serial ports (modem, mouse, etc.) LPT1 thru LPT3 Parallel ports (printer) CON Keyboard and screen NUL Dummy (testing purposes)
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