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Wow, the twitter replies suggesting this was an accidental "tar cvf * backup.tar" sound right on the mark. Especially considering favicon.ico is probably the fi

• s_kilk 11y ago
  This is my new favorite bug/mistake. It's just exquisite.
  • jfb 11y ago
    It really has it all, doesn't it?
• aw3c2 11y ago
  For everyone struggling with tar, please be aware that you can use long-form arguments. So instead of "tar cvf filename files" you use "tar --create --verbose --file file.tar files" or maybe another order like ""tar --create --file file.tar --verbose files"- It is much more sensible and intuitive.
  • andrepd 11y ago
    Once you've used it more than once or twice, however, you will find that writing cfv is much more convenient than typing --create --verbose --file every time you want to tar something.
    • sp332 11y ago
      But if it's code you're only writing once - like in a script - you might consider using the longer ones to avoid screw ups and improve maintainability.
      • tomphoolery 11y ago
        always use long form flags when writing scripts...have some consideration for the person who has to fix your code when you move on
  • icc97 11y ago
    there's an xkcd for that...: https://xkcd.com/1168/ https://xkcd.com/1168/
    • aw3c2 11y ago
      I doubt that the creator or the promoters of the meme know about the long-form parameters. They make sense.