It is also possible to send information of file directly to devices like printer or monitor. Table 20.6 describes
various devices with their names and descriptions. The program given next illustrates the use of such
devices.
Table 20.6 Standard Device
Device Name Description
CON Console (monitor screen)
COM1 or AUX Serial port – I
COM2 Serial port – II
LPT1 OR PRN Parallel printer – I
LPT2 Parallel printer – II
LPT3 Parallel printer – III
NUL Dummy device
main ()
{
clrscr();
char *book;
int pages;
float price;
char *text=”550 175.75 C++”;
istrstream o(text); ...
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