On Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:01:07 +0100
Simon Hobson <li...@thehobsons.co.uk> wrote:

> Peter Olson <pe...@peabo.com> wrote:
> 
> > I have a machine in that state right now, and rather than try to
> > debug it at the Grub prompt, I am just going to reinstall the
> > system.  
> 
> That's a bit like the old "I'm buying a new car because the ashtray
> is full" joke.

The closer analogy is "I'm taking a few hours to clean out my whole
car because the ashtray is full, and I have a feeling there are ashes
under the seats and in the back seat too, and I just want to get on with
things."

Sometimes a good, prophylactic fresh install is just what's needed.
 
SteveT

Steve Litt
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