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Without warranty, implied or otherwise

Postby Calum » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:24 pm

have a look at this, just read the header of this script: http://angg.twu.net/e/mp3.e

# Note 1: use the eev command (defined in eev.el) and the
# ee alias (in my .zshrc) to execute parts of this file.
# Executing this file as a whole makes no sense.
#
# Note 2: be VERY careful and make sure you understand what
# you're doing.
#
# Note 3: If you use a shell other than zsh things like |&
# and the for loops may not work.
#
# Note 4: I always run as root.
#
# Note 5: some parts are too old and don't work anymore. Some
# never worked.
#
# Note 6: the definitions for the find-xxxfile commands are on my
# .emacs.
#
# Note 7: if you see a strange command check my .zshrc -- it may
# be defined there as a function or an alias.
#
# Note 8: the sections without dates are always older than the
# sections with dates.


That really takes "provided without warranty, implied or otherwise" to a new level! Am i just paranoid, or does this translate as "run this on your computer only if you want to have to pick up the bits afterwards"?
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Postby Void Main » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:53 pm

Heh heh, Note 2 and Note 4 appear to conflict. :)
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Postby Calum » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:33 am

i was reading that and i got to "i always run as root" and all sorts of responses came to my mind unbidden! the most family-friendly one was: "i'd better not take this pillock's advice too seriously"
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