Hey WAYNE!

Sep 13 18:34 04, WAYNE CHIRNSIDE wrote to MAURICE KINAL:

 WC> One thing to not try to do is cp filename.txt /dev/hda1 

Yes but as a user that shouldn't matter, only root.  Same with mv and rm. 
rm is the most dangerous command especially as root and with the -r switch.
 Be totally sure you typed it in correctly before hitting enter.

 WC> Back when playing around with an early Slackware I made no such 
 WC> mistake but I dunnit on Knoppix when overly tired. 

It can and does happen.  Backups of the important stuff are nice to have
around but that is true of every OS.

 WC>  Like when one recursively removes files .

Exactly.  "rm -r" is totally dangerous as root but also as a user
in their home directory.  Handle with care.

Life is good,
Maurice

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