A little reminder for me today of a few things:
1. Don’t install important things like databases via convenience systems like macports
2. If you do, keep very good backups.
Luckily, although I’d neglected 1, I hew very closely to 2 so I didn’t lose anything. But I’m pretty astonished that an uninstall/reinstall of a port destroyed user data – totally unacceptable.
Be careful with what you install via port systems. For convenience, they’re wonderful. But don’t trust them with your data, and BACKUP!
Tags: macports, rm -rf