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/dev/zero

Dev/zero is a special type of file in a computer. It's used when a program needs a certain amount of data but doesn't need real data. Dev/zero is a "dummy" file that gives the program a certain amount of data to work with, like a pretend file. It's like playing a pretend game, where the pretend file is the dummy object that you pretend is real.
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