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Re:Cat9: A command-line shell written in Lua by blaser-waffle on Monday October 17, 2022 @12:49PM (#33236209)
They couldn't have chosen a name that wouldn't conflict with Ethernet standards?

We're already up to Cat7 and it's not crazy to think we'll be on Cat9 in a little while.

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Re:Cat9: A command-line shell written in Lua by rconti on Monday October 17, 2022 @12:55PM (#33236334)
Actually, looks like we're up to Cat8!

https://www.tripplite.com/products/ethernet-cable-types

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Re:Cat9: A command-line shell written in Lua by MisterTea on Monday October 17, 2022 @01:29PM (#33236911)
The windows appear to function like they do in plan 9's Rio so I'm guessing that is the origin of 9. What cat has to do with it is beyond me.
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Re:Cat9: A command-line shell written in Lua by tejtm on Monday October 17, 2022 @04:43PM (#33239273)
from the readme "Cat9 is a user shell script for LASH"

Which would make it "cat-o-nine-tails" I am afraid

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_o%27_nine_tails

Note; I hope this is an incorrect interpretation as it is in very poor taste.

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Re:Cat9: A command-line shell written in Lua by gnubison on Monday October 17, 2022 @05:33PM (#33239792)
Where does the reference to the tails come from?
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Re:Cat9: A command-line shell written in Lua by tejtm on Monday October 17, 2022 @05:43PM (#33239904)
the strands of the whip used to LASH
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Re:Cat9: A command-line shell written in Lua by scrame on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @12:10AM (#33242864)
yeah, don't worry, this project isn't in contention for anything.
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