Mac OS X Panther for Unix Geeks, Second Edition

Name

mount_synthfs

Synopsis

mount_synthfs [-o mount_options] synthfs mount_point
               

Description

Mounts a synthfs filesystem, which is a simple mapping of memory into the filesystem hierarchy (i.e., the contents of a synthfs filesystem are contained in memory). While creation of files in the filesystem is prevented (in fact, you may cause the system to hang after attempting to create files), directory hierarchies are allowed. This option could be used to set up transient mount points for other volumes on, for example, read-only media with a shortage of spare directories to serve as mount points (such as an installation CD).

Options/Usage

-o

Takes -o options as listed in the mount manpage.

mount_point

The directory on which the filesystem will be mounted.

Location

/sbin