> > To give a silly example, a file named "-rf *" or "rm -rf *" > > I defy you to create a file with those name ;-p > NOTE: I've tried. No point in it just being an untested opinion.
$ echo test > * bash: *: ambiguous redirect $ echo test > \* $ ls * Desktop Downloads hdsp.1 Any idea how I can get rid of the file named *? :D Ralf -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/1308982975.16430.14.camel@debian
