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OpenSuperClone – powerful data recovery utility for Linux

OpenSuperClone is a powerful data recovery utility for Linux.

It is based on HDDSuperClone and offers advanced drive cloning and extraction features for recovering data from failing storage media.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Advanced drive cloning capability similar to ddrescue.
  • Virtual Disk Mode for targeted data extraction.
  • Direct AHCI/IDE access to bypass operating system drivers.
  • USB relay control for automatic power cycling of troublesome drives.
  • Script engine for advanced interaction with storage devices.
  • Available as pre-built DEB and RPM packages.

Website: github.com/ISpillMyDrink/OpenSuperClone
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Developer: ISpillMyDrink
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

OpenSuperClone in action
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OpenSuperClone is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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