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2014-04-26 10:52:28 -04:00
uptime
2014-04-26 11:54:15 -04:00
n. Technically, a machine's time since last reboot; jargonically, how long a
hacker has gone without sleep. What's your uptime? Oh, about 28 hours so
far, but I think I can probably do another 12. This is, of course, a
reference to the uptime command and the pride with which most Unix types
note how long their computers go without reboots. Uptime is a testament to
the stability of the OS and the stamina of the hacker.