In the UNIX Hater's Handbook, defenders of rm consider accidental deletion a "rite of passage" and remark that "any decent systems administrator should be doing regular backups" (see page 62). The author's response is funny:
“A rite of passage”? In no other industry could a manufacturer take such a cavalier attitude toward a faulty product. “But your honor, the exploding gas tank was just a rite of passage.” “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we will prove that the damage caused by the failure of the safety catch on our chainsaw was just a rite of passage for its users.” “May it please the court, we will show that getting bilked of their life savings by Mr. Keating was just a rite of passage for those retirees.” Right.
I'm surprised how relevant parts of this book are 22 years later.
“A rite of passage”? In no other industry could a manufacturer take such a cavalier attitude toward a faulty product. “But your honor, the exploding gas tank was just a rite of passage.” “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we will prove that the damage caused by the failure of the safety catch on our chainsaw was just a rite of passage for its users.” “May it please the court, we will show that getting bilked of their life savings by Mr. Keating was just a rite of passage for those retirees.” Right.
I'm surprised how relevant parts of this book are 22 years later.
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