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On Wed, 08 May 2013 08:47:40 +0200, Alan McKinnon wrote: |
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> >> $ cat /etc/group | grep lp |
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> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_(Unix)#Useless_use_of_cat |
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> In code, yes. |
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> Whilst debugging on the command line, no. That's just nitpicking. |
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> I call this the "Useless use of calling people on the useless use of |
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> cat" |
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> It is FAR more efficient to up-arrow, backspace, type new search string, |
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> press enter, when debugging.... |
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grep /etc/group -e lp |
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Should keep both of you happy :P |
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Neil Bothwick |
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