delete a file that starts if a "-" (minus) sign

Four · 03-14-2008, 04:34 PM

Hi.

accidently I created a file called "-r" now how do I delete it? I also have one called "-L" and "-m". And I just can't delete them because

rm -r

say's that there are no parameters. Which makes sense so what if "-r" is a filename and not an option.

Thank you.

acid_kewpie · 03-14-2008, 04:35 PM

use two dashes... rm -- -r

Four · 03-14-2008, 04:55 PM

Thanks.

I think I posted alittle to soon its explained in the man pages. I haven't noticed it there until you have posted.