Is it possible to undo an rm command?

[mlin]

Is it possible to undo an rm command? how?
Mlin

 

[grega]

Short answer is no. Sorry.

Long answer is "possibly", if as soon as you make the mistake you immediately unmount all FS and bring the machine down to single user. Then, in a few cases, there are tools which may help. I know nothing else on this subject though.

If it were me, I'd restore the deleted files from backup. You do have a backup ... don't you?

Greg.

 

[mlin]

thanks

 

[mrn]

There is a way to re-point the inode, what version of *nix?

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[PC888]

As a preventive measure, I know of some users who make an alias out of rm into an mv. So the garbage can into which files are moved can be emptied on a daily or weekly basis, according to your needs. Obviously don't even try if you're in a secure environment.
Best regards.

 

[mlin]

i am SUNOS user!

 

[fredericofonseca]

minor corrections to the "NO" from other guys.

if the FS used has journaling activated (assuming it supports it), and if that particular file/directory is journaled then it is possible to retrieve the last(s) versions of the file.

If the FS does not support the above (or if it is not active) then you may be able to restore it if you are lucky enough, but it is very unlikely.




Regards

Frederico Fonseca
SysSoft Integrated Ltd

http://www.syssoft-int.com