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How Toy Story 2 Almost Got Deleted: Stories From Pixar Animation: ENTV

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Pixar animators recount how a command-line error nearly deleted Toy Story 2 and how a remote backup saved the film.

The (mostly) true story of how 'Toy Story 2' was almost deleted from Pixar Animation's computers during the making of the film. And how the film was saved by one mom's home computer! For all the latest movie and entertainment news check out Deadline.com deadline.com

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What people say. Frequently cited as a classic cautionary tale about the importance of robust backup systems and command-line dangers.

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