[Linux-disciples] /etc/mtab

[Stephen R Laniel]

I just became aware of /proc/mounts:
http://shorl.com/dulufumedrubru

I looked at my own /etc/mtab, and my own /proc/mounts. They
appear to be identical. Does anyone know why Linux uses
both?

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