oo1

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[–] oo1@kbin.social 6 points 10 months ago

sudo mkdir /dev/heaven
sudo mkdir /dev/earth
sudo chmod o+rx /dev/earth
sudo systemctl start light.service

(/s, just trying to troll some systemd haters)

[–] oo1@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Words literally change their meaning over time and social context.

I think "guy" used to mean just "a rope" until some fellow named Guy tried to blow up some nobs in London.

I think both "guy (rope/guideline)" and the name "Guy (Guido)" might origiate from the same basic word "guide" .

I don't think it's always clear why changes happen, people just use it differently and if a new usage spreads widely and becomes common, then the new usage may get added into some dictionaries.

I quite like "RobWords" on youtube - 'tho I'm not sure if he has covered this one specficaly.

[–] oo1@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

Maybe they rely on temple-based financial intermediaries or something?

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