Ubuntu self destructs your system?

[TBOL3]

I was talking with some people I know today, when they found out I used linux, they said it is desighned in such a way that would self distruct all of your personal files. And that linux is anything but usible. I was able to explain that userfriendlyness is much better now then in the past. But how am I sapost to respond to the destroying of you files?

Thanks

[meng]

Ignore them, they don't know what they're talking about, and if you explained why they're wrong, they wouldn't believe you. You can't correct everyone in this world.

[Polygon]

tell them that unicorns also exist and that you had tea with bigfoot and the loch ness monster.

AKA, those statements are completely untrue. If they dont believe you, id just let it go.

[Brunellus]

I dont' understand the question.

Linux--and other UNIX-like systems-- can allow you to self-destruct your system with a single command:


rm -rf /

which will recursively delete everything in the filesystem if run with root privileges. This is usually pointed out to people as a warning NOT to do anything as root that they're not absolutely sure about.

[Polygon]

I dont' understand the question.

Linux--and other UNIX-like systems-- can allow you to self-destruct your system with a single command:


rm -rf /

which will recursively delete everything in the filesystem if run with root privileges. This is usually pointed out to people as a warning NOT to do anything as root that they're not absolutely sure about.


i would not post that command... anywhere.

[meng]

But guys, isn't:
format c:

pretty destructive too?

[ComplexNumber]

I was talking with some people I know today, when they found out I used linux, they said it is desighned in such a way that would self distruct all of your personal files. And that linux is anything but usible. I was able to explain that userfriendlyness is much better now then in the past. But how am I sapost to respond to the destroying of you files?

Thanks
humour them.

[meng]

Worry about yourself first but concerning yourself with others. If you'd like to adopt Linux, then welcome aboard! If your friends keep telling you it's dangerous, you can tell them that you like to live on the edge!

[TBOL3]

:lol:
No, I've been using Ubuntu ever since about two weeks after Dapper.

And thanks, I'll tell them about Unicorns.

[Brunellus]

i would not post that command... anywhere.
back in my n00b days, on a Distro Which Shall Remain Nameless, I asked for help on an IRC channel and was met with

rm -rf ~/

with predictable results.

[sagarhshah]

I dont' understand the question.

Linux--and other UNIX-like systems-- can allow you to self-destruct your system with a single command:


rm -rf /

which will recursively delete everything in the filesystem if run with root privileges. This is usually pointed out to people as a warning NOT to do anything as root that they're not absolutely sure about.


isn't that like u issuing a command to ur system ? so its not self destruct is it?

[meng]

Correct.[/stating the bleeding obvious] :D

[yabbadabbadont]

I dont' understand the question.

Linux--and other UNIX-like systems-- can allow you to self-destruct your system with a single command:


rm -rf /

which will recursively delete everything in the filesystem if run with root privileges. This is usually pointed out to people as a warning NOT to do anything as root that they're not absolutely sure about.

It would make the system unusable, but it wouldn't delete everything. Some things will be locked and unable to be removed. Active device nodes and mount points are two examples. (I did it on a test machine to win a bet one time :D)

[Daveski]

I was talking with some people I know today, when they found out I used linux, they said it is desighned in such a way that would self distruct all of your personal files. And that linux is anything but usible. I was able to explain that userfriendlyness is much better now then in the past. But how am I sapost to respond to the destroying of you files?

I think you should ask them where they got this information, and if they can cite any examples. Classic 'Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt' to my mind.

[Tomosaur]

I used Lunix and it killed my dog.

[Tux Aubrey]

I used Lunix and it killed my dog.

Could you provide a tutorial or step-through. It hasn't worked for me. Is this a bug?

[teaker1s]

hmmm Re: Ubuntu self distructs your system!!!!


really :guitar:

[Brunellus]

Could you provide a tutorial or step-through. It hasn't worked for me. Is this a bug?
If this happens, you can always adapt this HOWTO:

How to Install Linux on a Dead Badger (http://www.strangehorizons.com/2004/20040405/badger.shtml)

[Tomosaur]

Could you provide a tutorial or step-through. It hasn't worked for me. Is this a bug?

All I know is it was invented by Soviet Hackers from a communist group called 'Lunis Tallballs', which means 'Death To America' in commie code. I put it in my computer and the x-rays made my dog, Bruce, keel over and die :(

[Tux Aubrey]

Wow, thanks:


If this happens, you can always adapt this HOWTO:

How to Install Linux on a Dead Badger

What a great link! We don't get badgers here but I am going to try this on a wombat. They are much the same size and very roomy and rugged. I can't wait for the next case mod competition!

[teaker1s]

dead badger linux:o

[beercz]

Having been in the IT industry for over 15 years, it is my experience that it is normally users who self destruct their mostly Windows systems (never Linux).

Problem between keyboard and chair etc ....

[Tux Aubrey]

Nah - Wombutu!

[DrainBead]

dead badger linux:o

*pphhhmmmt*

Beer through the nose, you're lucky you don't owe me a new keyboard. :D

[niko7865]

windows can also self destruct your system

deltree /y c:

something like that

[steven8]

dead badger linux:o

That's DBLinuxOS, for short.

[Brunellus]

windows can also self destruct your system

deltree /y c:

something like that
format C:\ works a treat.

C:\DOS>
C:\DOS\RUN>
RUN\DOS\RUN

[Lord Illidan]

They probably were referring to the fact that if you format your windows partition to install linux on it you lose your personal data, well duh!

Explain partitioning and backups to them, or else don't bother.

[mips]

back in my n00b days, on a Distro Which Shall Remain Nameless, I asked for help on an IRC channel and was met with

rm -rf ~/

with predictable results.

I learned the power of rm many many years ago on an Irix box, fortunately i did not have root access ;)

[aysiu]

Do a Google News search for "teacher spyware," and see which operating system "self destructs your system."

[~LoKe]

Do a Google News search for "teacher spyware," and see which operating system "self destructs your system."

I assume you're referring to this (http://www.alternet.org/rights/46925/)?

[aysiu]

I assume you're referring to this (http://www.alternet.org/rights/46925/)?
Yes.

[cikson]

But guys, isn't:
format c:

pretty destructive too?

But isn't M$ Windows self destructive :confused: !?

[geek_Man]

If you give it enough time. But there are some who can't wait that long. ;)