Quoting Rowel Atienza ([EMAIL PROTECTED]): > Removing alias entirely is equivalent to removing the safety net of not > accidentally overwriting/deleting impt files.
This notion of a safety net, in the context of Unix file deletion, is, in my view, a dangerous illusion. Not only do any number of slightly different tools (from "cat > foo" onwards -- you name it) have an inherent ability to delete/overwrite files, but so do cp/rm/mv the moment you suddenly are in a situation where your aliases aren't there, but you're still in the habit of relying on them. The only truly meaningful safety nets are (1) understanding ownership/permissions, (2) understanding your tools (including "chattr -i" and "chattr -u"), and (3) backup. I'm sorry, but I honestly think[1], after much, much discussion and contemplation of the matter over the years, that the aliases are an actively bad idea. But your mileage may differ<tm>. [1] My opinion; yours for a small fee and waiver of reverse-engineering rights. ;-> -- Cheers, "My file system's got no nodes!" Rick Moen "How does it shell?" [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
