Re: [tlug] Hosed my home directory

[Curt Sampson <cjs@example.com>]

On Thu, 26 Apr 2007, Dave M G wrote:

> If it's salvageable, what would I do to salvage it?

Start with smartmontools: use smartctl to look at the drive stats and
error log, and to run a long self-test and see the result.

If the drive is old enough that it doesn't support S.M.A.R.T. you
probably want to replace it anyway.

> If not, any recommendations on where to get a good HD these days?

Anywhere in Akihabara.

cjs
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