NAME

     mkproto - create a MINIX 3 prototype file


SYNOPSIS

     mkproto [-b n] [-d str] [-g n] [-i  n]  [-p  nnn]  [-s]  [-t
     root] [-u n] source_directory [prototype_file]


OPTIONS

     -b   Number of blocks in the prototype is n

     -d   Indent the prototype file using str instead of tab

     -g   Use n as the gid for all files and directories

     -i   Number of i-nodes in the prototype is n

     -p   Use nnn (3 octal digits) as the protection mode

     -s   Use the same uid, gid and mode as the source files have

     -t   Use the string root as the path prefix for every file

     -u   Use n as the uid for all files and directories


EXAMPLES

     mkproto -b360       # Make a 360K prototype of  this  direc-
                         tory

     mkproto -u2 -g1 -p644
                         # Give all files uid 2, gid 1  and  mode
                         644


DESCRIPTION

     Mkproto creates an mkfs prototype  file  for  the  specified
     source-directory.  The  prototype  file is either written to
     stdout or, if specified, the proto-file.


SEE ALSO

     mkfs(1).