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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...

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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
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  1. man rm
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  3. -r is recursive (including the directories)
  4. -f force (don't ask)
  5. -i interactive (ask before deleting)
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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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rm -f filename

-f don't prompt for confirmation

Hope this will solve your query
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rm -f filename

-f dont prompt for confirmation

Hope this will solve your query
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