On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 6:54 PM,  <jessica.co...@ssc-spc.gc.ca> wrote:
> The "mail reader" I fixed by symlinking /var/spool/mail to
> /usr/spool/mail to /usr/mail to /var/mail after a couple of failed
> attempts to switch the developers to an actual mail reader.  Because
> sometimes it really is easier just to roll with the flow. While
> *facepalm*ing. And ordering a stiff drink.


Symbolic links: the duct tape of Unix.


(Good post, Jessica!)


Tom

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