byenow - faster recursive file/directory deletion [from Bvckup dev] [active]

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byenow - faster recursive file/directory deletion [from Bvckup dev] [active]

#1 Post by Specular »

byenow is a recursive file deletion tool optimized to be faster than standard deletion and utilizing as many threads as needed, presenting progress in an easy-to-read textual UI. From the developer of Bvckup/Bvckup 2 (larger existing PF topic here).

Download and documentation: https://iobureau.com/byenow/
Dependancies: None (afaict)
License: Freeware (open source license a mix of BSD and CC)

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UI using the --one-liner compact progress option:

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Re: byenow - faster recursive file/directory deletion [from Bvckup dev] [active]

#2 Post by TP109 »

Interesting dedicated tool with well thought out features. Will test this one out. Very professional documentation and write-up.

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