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Tag: Jargon File

Molly-guard

A Molly-guard is a device that prevents accidental shutdown of a computer system. This device can be — as the first Molly-guard — physical or built into software.

Strictly speaking, this is a Cali-guard, preventing reset by a Calico cat.

Posted on February 1, 2017January 27, 2017Author bmagnus@bridgetmagnus.comCategories Picture ThisTags ancient lore, cats, computers, Jargon File
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