Recover directory/files in unix


 
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Old 09-24-2009
Recover directory/files in unix

Hi Guys
I accidently deleted a directory( and the files in it) in unix using 'rm -rf' Smilie
Is there any procedure/script/command to recover the same?

Your help is highly apperciated

-thanks
Subramanya
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Old 09-24-2009
If you have a good backup you can restore. Other than that not much else.
 
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