[H-GEN] SUID, and Unix groups [long] [was: okie just what I sort of need to know]

[Byron Ellacott]

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>Nah, that's just how sysadmin's tend to talk.  I believe it originates
>from the monastary[1] and from there has become a common trait.  It is my
>belief that this is in turn derived from Pratchett's extensive use, but
>this is mere speculation.

I think[0] I picked this particular habit[1] up from Nooks[2] who has used 
to to great effect[3] in many a posting.  He may[4] have picked it up from 
Pratchett[5] but it is certain he is not the only one[6] to use this form 
here[8].  However, I am but a humble[9] programmer[10], and not a sysadmin 
at all.

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Byron ``code this, bugfix that'' Ellacott

[0] Therefore, I am
[1] Said the dry cleaner to the nun, "have you any dirty habits?"
[2] aka Jason Parker
[3] Both comic and informative
[4] Or may not
[5] Who is the source of much amusement
[6] Take, for example, aj[7]
[7] Anthony Towns.  I suspect the "j" is a middle initial.
[8] And other places.  Its use is becoming quite popular.
[9] If there is such a beast.
[10] Programmers tend to be zero[11] based.
[11] That's zero the number, not zero[12] the person.
[12] Michael Pick.  Lurker.

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