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[kradeelav]

"Many people equate the word ‘daemon’ with the word ‘demon’, implying some kind of Satanic connection between Unix and the underworld. This is an egregious misunderstanding. ‘Daemon’ is actually a much older form of ‘demon’; daemons have no particular bias towards good or evil, but rather serve to help define a person's character or personality. The ancient Greeks' concept of a ‘personal daemon’ was similar to the modern concept of a ‘guardian angel’ – ‘eudaemonia’ is the state of being helped or protected by a kindly spirit. As a rule, Unix systems seem to be infested with both daemons and demons."

(p. 403, USAH) - Evi Nemeth

(Evi Nemeth is a total badass with the best name ever and i want to be her now omg) 

 

Comments

[eusocia]

i love this whole quote but the last sentence in particular made me burst into laughter