Deleting files!

a_priebe47 · 10-17-2004, 05:06 PM

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How do you delete files? I have a bunch I need to get rid of but I'll be damned if I know the command. I've tried rem, rmv, del, etc. Thanks for the help.

michaelk · 10-17-2004, 05:08 PM

The command is rm

a_priebe47 · 10-17-2004, 05:15 PM

Thanks. Now say, I wanted to rm a dir that wasnt empty. Trying rmdir doesnt seem to work. I want to delete the entire folder and its contents.

320mb · 10-17-2004, 05:20 PM

rm -rf

don't do rm -rf /
as this will fubar your system!!
you have been warned.............

Oderus · 10-17-2004, 08:30 PM

Personally I use rm -fdr as it includes directories.

rotvogel · 10-17-2004, 08:45 PM

You could use a tool, mc is excellent for managing files and directories. The Insert button will select files.

gbonvehi · 10-17-2004, 09:58 PM

a_priebe47 if you've a doubt about using any command type: man commandname
that should display a help file ( ie: man rm )
Take a look at this link to see some file management utilities: http://www.slackware.com/book/index....rce=c2352.html