The Unix/Linux dd command is also known as “disk destroyer” if you swap if and of args even once 😭
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Think twice before you hit that enter key and keep verified backups
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Why don't Unix or Linux developers add safety nets, such as confirmation prompt to the dd command by default? That would save lots of headaches 😅
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@nixCraft Linux commands are designed to be simple and do one thing only in the simplest possible way. Adding safety nets would just make things horrible to script. Always check man dd, before running sudo dd.