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MaJoC the Filk Tech: Librarians on other planets (Labeling) (22) RE: Tech: Librarians on other planets (Labeling) 15 Jun 25


> Devising a hierarchical folder system

We had to because we had restricted filespace; and we could, because we were taught how to. But even the Revered Elders of the trade tended to mislay files, otherwise we wouldn't have recursive directory searching options for (eg) grep.

.... And I was going to add something about youngsters treating directory structures like the orderly disposition of clothes around their bedrooms (Mum will sort it out on washing day), until I looked up, and lo! the contents of our study man cave.


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