Conversation
jarkko

Jarkko Sakkinen

Edited 7 months ago
I think worst possible question for a job interview I could imagine would be "explain configfs, debugfs, securityfs, procfs, tracefs and sysfs categorizing their roles and differences".

I would not pass.

#linux #kernel
3
1
4
vbabka

Vlastimil Babka

Reply to @jarkko
@jarkko the role of one of those is to get Linus shouting at you
0
0
1
gregkh

Greg K-H

Reply to @jarkko
@jarkko "They all do different things, but yet are alike, and none are real, yet all directly control how the system works. Use them at your own risk as touching almost anything in them is a sure way to crash your system."

:)

Any job that asks you that type of question is just trying to mess with the applicants, stay away from that type of place as much as possible.
0
0
3
krzk

Krzysztof Kozlowski

Reply to @jarkko
@jarkko It's not that bad... I still find it more useful than: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" (and responding: "Hm, working and earning currency in exchange of performing the work"). Or: "Why do you want to work for us?" To receive currency in exchange of performing services. "Who is your idol and why?" Cats, because they don't have to come to such crappy interviews...
1
0
2
jarkko

Jarkko Sakkinen

Reply to @krzk
Edited 7 months ago
@krzk This is true :-) [earlier response that i deleted was for a different person and different discussion]
0
0
0
About social.kernel.org

Terms of service

  1. Please do not use this service in violation of the Linux Kernel Code of Conduct. Doing so will result in your account suspension with the referral of the matter to the CoC committee.

  2. "Repeating"/"boosting" someone else's status on this platform will be treated as endorsement and will fall under rule #1.

  3. You are encouraged to use this platform to promote your work on the Linux Kernel, but there is no restriction on permitted topics (with the exception of anything covered by #1 above).

  4. There is no requirement to post in English, but it should be considered the primary language of communication on this platform.

Privacy notice

The admins of this service have access to all posted statuses. They aren't looking, but if it's something they shouldn't know about, then you should not post it on this platform.

Please see the Linux Foundation Privacy Policy, which applies to this platform as well.

Getting your own account

If you would like an account on this instance, please check that the following applies to you:

  • You are listed in MAINTAINERS or CREDITS

  • OR: You have a kernel.org account or email address

  • OR: You have a long and established history of involvement with the Linux Kernel

If the above is true and you agree with the Terms of Service and Privacy Notice listed above, please use these instructions to request an account: