Re: [Bug-ddrescue] Change ipos opos from damage disk

[Antonio Diaz Diaz]

Hello Chevy,

Chevy wrote:
> I've seen the latest version and the extra info on the recovery process is
> very nice :D Thanks!

You are welcome. :-)


> I've been trying to get my head around the -i and the -o switches but I
> don't understand them. I'm on the process of rescuing a drive and it is now
> cloning the end of the drive. I would like to focus the recovery process on
> the beginning of the HDD but really don't know how to do that with the -i
> and -o switches. How should I do it?

It is easy. Use the -i option to mark the beginning of the rescue area, 
and -s to mark the size of the rescue area. Never use -o in a rescue (it 
is just for advanced uses). That is all. :-)


> PS: Do you have a forum where I could ask for help? I really don't wanna
> bother you with my lack of knowledge :P

Just search for 'ddrescue'. There are lots of forums an tutorials in the 
net.


Best regards,
Antonio.