Rm -Rf / Remains
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LinuxFilesystemData Recovery
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Data Recovery
The article discusses the aftermath of running 'rm -rf /' on a Linux system, exploring what remains and potential recovery options, with the community showing interest in the technical aspects.
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gnabgib
2 months ago
(2014) Discussion (352 points, 45 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7892247
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