bulk_extractor is a C++ program that scans a disk image, a file, or a directory of files and extracts useful information without parsing the file system or file system structures. The results are stored in feature files that can be easily inspected, parsed, or processed with automated tools. bulk_extractor also creates histograms of features that it finds, as features that are more common tend to be more important. bulk_extractor is distinguished from other forensic tools by its speed and thoroughness. Optional dependancies include libewf (recognized if installed), afflib (recognized if installed), and liblightgrep. To add optional liblightgrep support: LIGHTGREP_ENABLE=yes ./bulk_extractor.SlackBuild NOTE: When running bulk_extractor with lightgrep, use "-x find -e lightgrep -F findlist.txt" in addition to regular options.