Recovering OpenOffice Documents with Scalpel

Have you ever accidentally deleted an important OpenOffice document, only to realize its value too late? Losing important data can be frustrating and time-consuming to recover. Fortunately, Scalpel is a powerful tool that can help you recover your deleted OpenOffice documents.

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Scalpel is a file recovery software that allows you to recover files from various sources, including hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and memory cards. One of its unique features is the ability to recover files based on their extension. In this tutorial, we will explore how to use Scalpel to recover OpenOffice documents.

First, make sure you have Scalpel installed on your system. You can install it from the Software Centre or by typing the following command in the terminal:

Once installed, open the Scalpel configuration file located at `/etc/scalpel/nf`. Add the following lines to the end of the file:

```

odg y 10000000 PK?mimetypeapplication/ META-INF/manifest.xmlPK?

Odp y 10000000 PK?mimetypeapplication/ META-INF/manifest.xmlPK?

Ods y 10000000 PK?mimetypeapplication/ META-INF/manifest.xmlPK?

Odt y 20000000 PK?mimetypeapplication/ META-INF/manifest.xmlPK?

```

These lines configure Scalpel to search for and recover OpenOffice documents (ODG, ODP, ODS, and ODT).

By default, Scalpel does not have provision for recovering files based on their extension. However, with these custom configurations, you can use Scalpel to recover your deleted OpenOffice documents.

While Scalpel is primarily designed for recovering OpenOffice documents, it can also be used for recovering other types of files. This tutorial, however, focuses specifically on the process of recovering OpenOffice documents using Scalpel.

In conclusion, Scalpel is a valuable tool for recovering accidently deleted LibreOffice documents and other file types. By following these simple steps, you can use Scalpel to recover your important OpenOffice documents and prevent data loss.

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