How to recover an executable?

[Mike McCarty]

Anne Wilson wrote:
> On Monday 23 Jan 2006 21:02, Mike McCarty wrote:

[snip discussion of backup creation]

If you really haven't put the machine to work yet, perhaps
simply reinstalling would be best. Anyway...

>>I use compression, which is somewhat risky, but it makes
>>my entire backup fit onto a single CDROM.
>>
> 
> I've often wondered - what sort of compression ration do you expect?  Do 
> you reckon you can get 8, 10 or 12 GB onto 1 DVD?  I say this because 
> one of my interests is in video processing, and they produce 
> notoriously large files.  Come to think of it, they are probably 
> already compressed, so not much would be saved on them.

All current video methods use compression, specially tailored to
video.

>>If this is not adequate for you, then I suggest you
>>investigate http://www.bluehaze.com.au/unix/cdbkup.html
>>
> 
> Thanks for the link.  That, too, I will follow up in the morning.

Welcome for the script, and welcome for the link. That web page
also has other links on it, which are worthy of perusal.

Mike
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