linux - Accidentally executed "rm -rf /" while typing "rm -rf /mnt/test/" FML. - devRant

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ScribeOfGoD

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7y

It should warn you and give you a prompt before executing
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Kolyness

196

7y

I always include -rf flags at the end, so I accidentally don't delete wrong directory
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eeeddr

744

7y

I always add the sudo part after I've typed everything, so that kind of thing doesn't happen. I've pressed the enter key instead of the backspace by accident many times before, so better safe than sorry
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ste09

1056

7y

👌
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whyudothis

198

7y

With great power comes great responsability
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monolithicblob

479

7y

I always start rm -rf with a #, then read the line 10 times before removing the # and wiping the wrong directory anyway.
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BadFox

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7y

@monolithicblob Will do from now on.
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BadFox

2359

7y

@ste09 This one does. This one also walks into Mordor ocassionaly.
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smitty

121

7y

How's gitlab?
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Jifuna

3767

7y

I never ever use a global path while deleting stuff. Just to make sure I only delete what I want to delete.

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