Friday iFAQ: Terminal
Every Friday we publish a list of inFrequently Asked Questions and answers to help you, the Crazy Apple User, get more out of your Crazy Apple products.
Today’s Edition: Terminal.
Editor’s note: Due to budget cuts, we have replaced our human iFAQ writer with a very small shell script. Specifically, a script that pipes all questions to Eliza, the built-in psychologist.
Q: What is the best shell to use? Bash? ZSH?
A: Does that question interest you?
Q: Um, yes. That’s why I asked it.
A: You are sure?
Q: Yes… Look, nevermind. Is pico or nano better?
A: Please go on.
Q: Okay, well, some people say that nano is better, but I’ve always liked pico.
A: When?
Q: Oh, I don’t know. Ever since my dad showed me how to use the command line when I was ten, I guess.
A: Who else in your family showed you how to use the command line when you was ten you guess?
Q: Well, Mom tried to teach me emacs… Wait! Who’s asking the questions around here?
A: Can you elaborate on that?
Q: I’m supposed to be asking the questions!
A: Does it please you to believe I’m supposed to be asking the questions?
Q: Stop that!
A: Please go on.
Q: Okay. My mom tried to each me to use emacs, be she used vim. Is it because… she didn’t love me?
A: Who else in your family didn’t love you?
Q: My dog.
A: Pets can produce complex emotional responses. Tell me more about your dog.
Q: He tried to bite my face.
A: Did you have a good relationship with your face?
Q: Umm… yes?
A: We all need love. Tell me more.
…And that’s all the time we have. The iFAQ goes on for several more days.


First and only!
Does this FAQ page charge less than $150 per hour? Because I might switch therapists—this Eliza is so insightful!
Wow… it’s been a long time since we’ve talked, Eliza! Please call me.