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How to recognize a Linux developer?

Ask him what Ctrl+C means.

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  • 1
    stty intr
  • 2
    I've never really reflected on it before but does the C stand for Cancel in this context? I've used it a lot but never thought of what it actually meant...
  • 2
    @molgamus well if you imagine "Ctrl" would stand as for Mac's "Command", then it could be a perfect match - "command cancel" ^^

    However, I think you woudn't like to cancel (your) control, ehm... :D
  • 1
    Well there is also plenty of people using some magical Ctrl+F which I googled is replacement for '/'...
  • 6
    Ctrl-C for copy is also found in desktop Linux.
    Ctrl-C for abort is also found in DOS and CP/M.
  • 1
    Anyone remember the DEL key being the default intr key on Unix? :)
  • 0
    @Sauruz this man speaks the truth.
  • 0
    So basically, this rant should be relabelled, how to recognise the user of an operating system.
  • 3
    I call it the 'OH SHIT CANCEL CANCEL UPLOADING THE WRONG DATABASE ONTO LIVE' button.
  • 1
    @iDanoo something already uploaded, database corrupted

    #life for next week gone
  • 0
    @KeyWeeUsr pretty much!
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