By default a normal user can abort the shutdown. They could also configure group policy to prevent shutdown permissions which also prevents aborting a shutdown.

The GPO is Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment > Shut down the system.

shutdown.exe -a should take care of situations like that. It’s not an excuse for taking away your options on the UI though.

The sound of rain on a tent mixed with a crackling fire, very relaxing.

I’ve been using plex for a while and it works great.

Right, but that content will still exist server side.

Solid idea. One consequence of this would be the possible delay in removing material that really should be removed as fast as possible, though.

Mint is my go to suggestion for new people switching over.

That is terrifyingly true. Wired cameras all the way.

Spoiler alert: he doesn’t argue that in good faith. He has a problem with gay marriage.

When someone couldn’t understand why I got my tooth pulled instead of getting a root canal. (It’s way cheaper to get it pulled here.)

Aw that is some disappointing news.

You’re agreeing with something I didn’t state. I’m not defending the idea of introducing bugs through bad code and then blaming others. I think the way Linus responded to that was the issue.

I don’t think I am missing the forest. There’s not an issue with the idea of correcting a developer, but there is an issue in the way the correction was carried out. Just because something behaves “better” after punishment doesn’t mean the punishment was good. Ends justifying means and all.

“An oldie but a goodie”… What?! This shouldn’t be celebrated. What an absolutely unacceptable way to behave. Shame on anyone encouraging this.

If your interview involves telling me a username is “something you are” rather than “something you know”, I’m running away from that job as fast as I can.

#2 is a dangerous assumption!

This came from your security team? I usually see it from HR / management selling it as a branding issue or “professional” thing.

I think people should be able to call a wrong out without having to call all wrongs out.

I believe it stands for concatenate.