> > I really don't want a virus related mail in LUG. ;) > > I can even tolerate Tamil mails. ;) > > Just kidding. > > Why make a fuss of it at all? > > I don't see a problem. > > Think and you will see why... > > -Girish > > >
I agree, Its not the best thing to be talked about in a linux forum, but then this is a unique and engrossing scenario which makes one think of ways that files could stored on a filesystem, such that even overwriting a location using 'dd' did not overwrite the actual file. I am sure there is something special to be learnt here, because as per my knowledge dd is supposed to be overwriting blocks directly on the location specified, then howcome upon deleting the file after overwriting, the original file is restored, and what's making the drive to change to readonly mode. I am just trying to understand these points. And moreover if I take this drive to the markets like Nehru place in delhi and Burma bazar in Chennai, they will be able to format it in no time. Like they did for my memory card, that was not even detectable on my system or phone (dmesg indicated finding a new device, however was able to assign a device file for the same, for which I had once written a mail). Regards, Ashish _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
