----- Original Message ----- From: "Andreas Eibach" Sent: 22 December 2008 12:51 Subject: Re: [Cygwin-ports-general] Mirror signature problem? > > Because with these things, one has a near-perfect chance of mistyping > something :P > Whilst I appreciate that Cygwin isn't Linux, they both have their roots in Unix and share its penchant for doing everything the most difficult, awkward and unreliable way possible - and for having no hesitation in severely punishing those who innocently mistype or mis-enter data.
http://www.simson.net/ref/ugh.pdf The Unix Haters Handbook (above) is a light hearted (though pertinent) manual about how NOT to design an operating system - if you want it to be popular. Everyone who's involved in any descendant of Unix should consider it essential reading - especially the section "Welcome, New User". :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Cygwin-ports-general mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/cygwin-ports-general
