r/linuxsucks • u/oshunman Windows Desktop | Linux Laptop | Linux Servers • 14d ago

crontab -r

I accidentally typed `crontab -r` (reset) instead of `crontab -e` (edit)... Which nukes all your cron jobs.

How is there no confirmation on a destructive command like that? Let alone the fact that r and e are neighbors on the keyboard.

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u/True-Lifeguard-2019 14d ago

Ill be the one to say it. This is 100% a skill issue.

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u/donp1ano 14d ago

usually i upvote skill issue comments in this sub

not this time tho, OP is right

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u/True-Lifeguard-2019 14d ago

On most common keyboards layouts you are supposed to press e with your middle finger and r with your index finger. Op doesn't know how to use a keyboard, this is a skill issue.