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Re:Learning about distributed systems: where to start? by jimmcslim on Monday April 15, 2024 @11:42PM (#40048150)
> I think you will be loaded for the bear

I'm misunderstanding this, please explain!

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Re:Learning about distributed systems: where to start? by aaronax on Tuesday April 16, 2024 @12:12AM (#40048277)
It takes a big gun/bullet to hunt a bear, so you're well prepared aka "have the big guns out".
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Re:Learning about distributed systems: where to start? by photonthug on Tuesday April 16, 2024 @02:17AM (#40048875)
Typically just written as “loaded for bear”, implying readiness for anything smaller than bear and perhaps even multiple bears! :)
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