Recovering deleted files

[cmm]

I accidently deleted files via rm -rf foo and I need to recover whatever is there so I can srm it. What can I do?

[benthewraith]

I accidently deleted files via rm -rf foo and I need to recover whatever is there so I can srm it. What can I do?

Hire a bit recoverer?

[cmm]

I would prefre to do it on my own.

[mad jew]

See if Data Rescue II (http://www.prosofteng.com/products/data_rescue_info.php) can find them. Remember that any file deleted in OSX will be promptly overwritten so try not to use your machine in the meantime.