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Shootout: 'rm -Rf /' vs. 'Format C:'

Posted by timothy on from the as-in-shoot-out-the-lights dept.

skyshock21 writes "There's an article over at hohle.net about what actually happens when you type the commands Format C: in windows versus rm -Rf / in Linux. Very interesting results indeed. Myths are busted, and hilarity ensues."

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  1. Get some PRIORITIES! by ChronoWiz · · Score: 0, Troll

    Here you are, reading "funny" crap on slashdot, which I bet is sooooo important compared to the 4th REICH BEING DECLARED RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW!! Bow to your sweet, sweet masters!

  2. No wonder slashdot is lame by fr0dicus · · Score: 1, Troll

    Loads of people in this thread think they know enough to not even read the fucking article. Not that it's a particularly interesting story as such, but at least know whereof you speak. No wonder this is happening.