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Old 10-19-2009, 11:31 PM   #1
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please help me - i made a file named * in my home directory

how do i remove it? i need help
 
Old 10-19-2009, 11:35 PM   #2
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How about rm '*' ?
 
Old 10-19-2009, 11:36 PM   #3
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How about rm '*' ?
doesnt it expand *?
 
Old 10-19-2009, 11:44 PM   #4
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rm \* will work.
 
Old 10-19-2009, 11:45 PM   #5
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i tested it with echo first (for a good reason)
and both yours worked
 
  


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