Emptying trash as root

timelord726 · 08-14-2004, 03:53 PM

Is there a quick solution or command to empty the trash while root? I deleted some stuff but it won't let me empty it from the trash due to my permissions.

Thanks!

Tinkster · 08-14-2004, 04:17 PM

Assuming that you're using gnome since you're
on FC ...

rm /home/<username>/Desktop/Trash/*

Cheers,
Tink

jailbait · 08-14-2004, 04:19 PM

"Is there a quick solution or command to empty the trash while root? I deleted some stuff but it won't let me empty it from the trash due to my permissions."

rm /home/user/Desktop/Trash/* -R
rm /root/Desktop/Trash/* -R

I put these commands in a cron job which runs once a week.

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Steve Stites

timelord726 · 08-17-2004, 11:15 PM

Sorry, it says the file or directory does not exist.

Tinkster · 08-18-2004, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by timelord726
Sorry, it says the file or directory does not exist.

What's the invocation line?

And if you
locate Trash
, where does it live?

Cheers,
Tink