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Old 08-19-2003, 09:35 AM   #1
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empty desktop trash from console

Got any suggestions about emptying trash from the console? I can't launch a desktop because my hd is too full. But I have a command line available.

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Old 08-19-2003, 09:37 AM   #2
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I think there's a folder at your /home/user called ./Trash. You could delete the stuff inside it
 
Old 08-20-2003, 11:34 AM   #3
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That was it. Thanks!
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