Veteran Unix admin trait No. 6: We generally assume the problem is with whomever is asking the question To reach a certain level of Unix enlightenment is to be extremely confident in your foundational knowledge. It also means we never think that a problem exists until we can see it for ourselves. Telling a veteran Unix admin that a file "vanished" will get you a snort of derision. Prove to him that it really happened and he'll dive into the problem tirelessly until a suitable, sensible cause and solution are found. Many think that this is a sign of hubris or arrogance. It definitely is -- but we've earned it.
sidsanders wrote: » hahaha, used to be on the emacs side in college, now like vi, which is hard to admit. Veteran Unix admin trait No. 9: Rebooting is almost never an option --> cant say how many times i have wished folks simply didnt reboot to "solve" problems... magic fixes...
brownwrap wrote: » I'd like to learn Emacs, but have never taken the time too. I was actually asked that question on an interview, Emacs or vi. But I have used vi because it is always there. You boot up a system, or a fresh install and you have vi.
