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Top Forums UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers List of dangerous Unix command Post 61586 by Neo on Saturday 5th of February 2005 11:00:29 AM
Old 02-05-2005
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Originally Posted by JBB873
Hi Guys,

I wonder if one of you would have a list of dangerous commands on unix.

Regards
This request would be easier to respond to if you simply listed the "dangers" you were concerned about. The term "dangerous" is too broad and vague.

What "dangers" are you concerned about?
 

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