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by wutwutwat 980 days ago
> You claim that linux, disk backup and routing tables will never be obsolete. Really?

If data exists, backing it up will never go away, and we still use magnetic tape drives for enterprise backup so no, disk backup isn’t going away, not within our lifetimes, and since your concern is the person wasting their time, I’ll assume our lifetimes is a fine timeline to look at.

Linux, and the open source world that exists because of it and GNU, aren’t becoming obsolete. With the steam deck and EVs, and android auto, Linux is deploying more places than ever, and only increasing. Every container you run is Linux, etc. Even windows supports running Linux.

Packet switching, which routing tables are a part of, is literally how the modern day internet is able to exist, IP protocol and all.

Everything you suggested are core to all modern day tech and won’t soon be obsolete, and you’re probably well aware. Perfect troll response with the selected tech you mentioned. Someone else will have to feed you.