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[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I used something recently where it wasn't possible to use the traditional-style args. I think it was a "diff", which meant I needed a "-f". It wasn't a big deal, but, occasionally it does happen.

[–] firelizzard@programming.dev 2 points 4 hours ago

I’m not saying it doesn’t happen. This thread started because I said I’ve never understood why people talk like tar is some indecipherable black magic. Common tasks are easy and there’s a man page for everything else.