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Old 10-07-2003, 08:08 AM   #1
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Hi all,

I was wondering, how can I use the command rm to remove directories, containning subdirectories and files in them? (similar to deltree in dos) thnx
 
Old 10-07-2003, 08:15 AM   #2
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rm -rf

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Old 10-07-2003, 08:19 AM   #3
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%rm -fR

-f --> will delete all files without prompt
-R --> will delete all directories and sub directories ("r" also can be used)

Hope this helps!
-mdslf
 
Old 10-07-2003, 08:48 AM   #4
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