Data recovery solution for Linux users
Losing data is one of the worst things that can happen to you especially if you haven't used a backup solution.
Stellar Phoenix Linux is a fully automatic Linux data recovery software for Ext2, Ext3 and Reiser FS file system volumes. It's designed to deal with the particular needs of Linux users which differ than those of Windows users - e.g. you're far less likely to need it for virus attacks or security breaches like Windows users often suffer.
The program automatically recognizes lost partitions, volumes, files and folders on IDE/EIDE/ATA & SCSI hard drive media. It works with most major Linux releases including Red Hat, Suse, Caldera, SCO, Debian, Mandrake, Sorcerer, TurboLinux, Slackware, Gentoo and more. If you've had a partition deleted, it also allows you to recover data from damaged or partially deleted sectors.
Although the interface differs from the Windows GUI version somewhat, it's still extremely easy to use. You are provided with advanced File Mask options according to file name, size and date and any scanning process can be halted at any time to view the results and the log generated can be saved as a file. Although it claims to be able to recover large fragmented files, user opinions differ to how far this definition of big goes - anything bigger than a GB or so and you may be out of luck but it's worth a try nevertheless.
With very few Linux data recovery solutions out there, this utility is certainly worth a try for anyone who has suffered the worst.
User reviews about Stellar Phoenix Linux - Data Recovery Software
by Pat Casey
Finest Tool for Linux Data Recovery!!.
I have completed the Linux data recovery task with the help of this amazing tool. I found this tool very helpful in data loss situation. It took several hours to scan the hard drive; but, finally gave me back my lost data. A good tool for everyone!! Thanks.
Pros:
Easy to use GUI
Cons:
Take Time for Scanning the drive More
by Anonymous
Excellent Linux Recovery Tool - GUI Based.
I am working as a Linux Administrator in a reputed organization. One UNFORTUNATE day, I lost my data while, I was trying to format a Linux based volume. I did not have the backup the data present in it. I was very upset, until I found Stellar Phoenix Linux Data Recovery.The tool proved to be a life savior option for me, as it recovered all files and directories present in the formatted volume. I was impressed to see its compatibility with a wide range of file systems including Ext4 and Ext3. The tool contained all the features I was looking for. This tool is a must-to-have for all Linux users, as it could prove handy in any situation of data loss. More importantly, the software comes with a nominal price compared to other software from different brands. I would rate this software among the best I have used so far. Pros:
Wizard based recovery steps
Don't require any command operating skills
Cons:
Needs to update - last version is released in 2010
Free tools were also available but their capability may differ More
by Anonymous
Perform Better With Ext1 Partitions.
The software does quite an amazing job with Ext1 partitions!! I've successfully recovered all my important pictures and office documents in just a matter of time. Pros:
Detect problem partition easily
Compatible with Windows 7
Cons:
Dull GUI
No Geeky thing about this software More