rm Flashcards

1
Q

rm

A

m removes each specified file. By default, it does not remove directories.

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rm

  • f
  • i
  • I
  • r
  • d
  • v
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  • f, –force, Ignore nonexistent files and arguments, never prompt.
  • i, Prompt before every removal.
  • I, Prompt once before removing more than three files, or when removing recursively.
  • r, -R, –recursive, Remove directories and their contents recursively.
  • d, –dir, Remove empty directories.
  • v, –verbose, Explain what is being done.
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