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Hi Im using Ubuntu.... I was downloading a file from last four hours and after its completion I have mistakenly executes the following command: mv /path/myHugeFile other-machine: I have executed ...
  1. 06-23-2009 #1
    rizzz86
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    Trapped by mv command

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    Im using Ubuntu....
    I was downloading a file from last four hours and after its completion I have mistakenly executes the following command:

    mv /path/myHugeFile other-machine:

    I have executed mv instead scp. Now the file is lost. Not on both machine

    What can I do ?

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    whatever directory you executed that from, there should be a file named other-machine
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    yes, just like coopstah13 said. also if the file is really big and you have ubuntu desktop install just check the disk space application and find for that file on your drive.
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    If you ran mv exactly as you showed
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    mv /path/myHugeFile other-machine:
    then it is possible that you simply renamed it. Look in /path/ for a file named 'other-machine:'.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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  5. 06-24-2009 #5
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    Thanks for the reponse.

    I have found that file with machine-name in my /home/user folder.....
    But I haven't executed that command from my user folder :s

    Anyways I have found the file ... thnx alot
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