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Hi everyone,
Is there any option for rm to remove a directory with no prompts?Actually I know about rm -r but by this option I have to answer lots of questions...
Cheers,
Is there any option for rm to remove a directory with no prompts?Actually I know about rm -r but by this option I have to answer lots of questions...
Cheers,
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rm -rf i think?
that either does it, or deletes recursively. i cant remember. Google it. Be very careful if it is the latter
that either does it, or deletes recursively. i cant remember. Google it. Be very careful if it is the latter
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man rm -r is recursive (including the directories) -f force (don't ask) -i interactive (ask before deleting)
Chances are, somewhere in the profile, whether in your shell or in /etc/profile is an alias that changes rm to rm -i.
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Yes I use rm -rf for deleting folders and sub folders recursively without prompt.
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