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cmm
Jun 24, 2006, 06:28 PM
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
Jun 24, 2006, 06:39 PM
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
Jun 24, 2006, 06:41 PM
I would prefre to do it on my own.

mad jew
Jun 24, 2006, 11:20 PM
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.