searching Linux equivalent of Solaris "mkfile"



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Hi list

Is there a Linux equivalent of Solaris "mkfile"? mkfile 10g creates a 10
GB file for swap, loopback mounting etc.

I found "dd", what can do similar. But its not that user-friendly ;)

cheers
Simon
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