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Old 03-04-2005, 10:41 AM   #1
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need a script to delete all files from a directory and all subdirectories


hi

I need a perl script or bash to delete ALL files from a directory
and from ALL subdirectories, but it should NOT delete any directories & subdirectories.

greetings
cccc

Last edited by cccc; 06-08-2005 at 07:38 PM.
 
Old 03-04-2005, 10:54 AM   #2
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hi there,

not the complete solution but i give you the direction...
Code:
find /your_path/ -type f -print | rm -f -
i used print cause you can check before.

regards

slackie1000
 
  


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