> It comes across as being written with the intent of highlighting the elevation the author's status as a 'low-level wizard', while conveying as little as possi

> It comes across as being written with the intent of highlighting the elevation the author's status as a 'low-level wizard', while conveying as little as possible to the ignorant reader. Technical article for a technical audience, namely POSIX C programmers. There's no secret handshake or subtext to elevate the author.