Chris Nandor <[email protected]> writes:
> '"Foo" is an application which was downloaded from the Internet. Are
> you sure you want to open it?'
>
> ...
>
> But here's the thing: I turn off your stupid default, and unpack/mount
> things manually. So why should I be subjected to your weak attempt to
> idiot-proof your own misfeature?
You and all your users.
Download and install something in your role of, say, system
administrator, then run it under someone else's user id and the helpful
error message shows up again.
> And sometimes, this warning message is even placed on *plain text files
> I open in a text editor.* No kidding. It fills me with teh hate.
Friendly == Hate.
Matthew
--
I must take issue with the term "a mere child", for it has been my
invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely
preferable to that of a mere adult.
-- Fran Lebowitz
