Re: Editorial note: Override vs Overwrite

"overwrite", to me, is a technical word which you apply to things like
discs and tapes. "override" is a vague word. I might, for example,
override the instructions given by people who work for me.

- When I type "rm -f", it overrides the file properties
- When I type "cat foo > bar" it overwrites the contexts of file bar
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