how to delete file which name start with minus sign?

guillaume31 · 01-27-2005, 07:02 AM

I'm wondering how to delete a file created by error whose name start with a minus sign (such as "-b")?

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rm -f "-b"
rm: invalid option -- b
Try `rm --help' for more information.
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So far I used the graphic file manager to do it, but I'd to know if there is a way with the command line?

Many thanks in advance!
Guillaume

NB. Such a file can be easily created using emacs for instance

homey · 01-27-2005, 07:11 AM

Try this...
rm "./-b"

guillaume31 · 01-27-2005, 07:15 AM

Works!!

Many thanks!!

satinet · 01-27-2005, 07:15 AM

Hello

cd to where the file is.

e.g. cd /tmp

then use:

rm ./-b to remove the file (in this example)

note the . before the /

Hey presto.