Re: Ubuntu erased my whole hard drive

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From: Jean-David Beyer
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:46

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dennis@home wrote:
> 
> "Rick" <none@nomail.com> wrote in message
> news:13hctdt2i2nmaa5@news.supernews.com...
> 
> 8<
> 
>> Linux does not tend to delete users data.
> 
> This thread is about Linux deleting a users data.
> 
> 8<
> 
>>> I am of the opinion that software should not be able to do harm even if
>>> the user hasn't read the manuals without warning them in language they
>>> should understand i.e. not computer speak as most people don't
>>> understand it. If a user needs to read the manuals its pretty poor
>>> software and limits its potential users to a minority.
>>
>> Name any operating system that conforms to your opinion.
> 
> How about the one that runs a telephone exchange?
> 
> 
> 
Did you ever try to install the software in a #5 ESS?

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