>> It seems that some who decry the "nanny state" feel less >> libertarian when it comes to cluster management and use. > > This is not about clusters. This is about dependable, responsible and
This is a discussion in Beowulf.org - how could it not be about clusters? > professional use of expensive central equipment. What do I care if you can > demonstrate your competence, if you've already made a mistake that brought > down a cluster that was used by 10 or 20 other people ? How should the Who said I made such a mistake? Again you're defining the question to suit your desired answer. Let's be scientific. > admins explain to the other users that their jobs died because they gave > you root access ? Why should I be allowed to do anything because I have made mistakes before? Your argument is specious. Max _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf@beowulf.org sponsored by Penguin Computing To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf