Re: does Linux have a registry?

On 2008-01-27, JM <j@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I was wondering.....does Linux have a registry like windows? If so, does
Linux come with any kind of registry mechanic tool?

You mean "Does linux have a cryptic, fragile, incomprehensible system
for storing preferences, system configuration options, worms, viruses,
and cracked data, which if you make one mistake (which you, or some
b0rked installer, will) in even a trivial location will render the
entire computer utterly useless?" If so, then no.

--keith


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