Inputting a text file in to the "rm" command

R4z0r · 12-28-2003, 05:57 AM

Hi All,

I would like to remove all traces of a program I recently installed but no longer want, I've come up with the idea of writing a little script to do this but i've got stuck.

So far I just have:

find * / | grep $1 >> /tmp/$1.remove

Which is gives me a list of anything contating $1, all I want to do now is input that into "rm" to delete it all, what command should I use?

Thanks

DavidPhillips · 12-28-2003, 07:35 AM

Sounds dangerous

rm `find * / |grep $1`

R4z0r · 12-28-2003, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DavidPhillips
Sounds dangerous

Indedd, is there a prefered way for removing compiled apps?

DavidPhillips · 12-28-2003, 08:29 AM

Some sources have make uninstall. I don't know if I trust that either.

Then there is RPM.

slightcrazed · 12-28-2003, 09:51 AM

If you're have a basic knowledge of makefiles (or any scripting for that matter) you can read the makefile and find the unistall info. It's usually just make install in reverse; i.e. whatever files were copied using make install are then deleted using make uninstall. I have found that most make uninstalls work fine, and if you find any problems with the makefile send an email to the author and let them know.

slight

speck · 12-28-2003, 05:44 PM

In the future, you could also use CheckInstall, which will create packages in a format (compatible with Redhat, Debian, and Slackware for sure) that can be uninstalled using that particular distributions package management system.

Speck