rm -r [directory]
use the -f option if you are sure you want to delete any write protected
files automatically, or if you want to override the -i (prompt) option :)
On Sun, 15 Oct 2000, Bob Hartung wrote:
> Hi all --
> I need a little coaching on the rm command [also rmdir].
> I untarred apache_1.3.12 and before running ./configure an
> new rev. has appeared and I want to get rid of the
> /usr/local/apache_1.3.12 directory and its' subdirectories.
>
> from /usr/local I have tried
> rm -dR apache_1.3.12
>
> and rmdir --ignore-fail-on-non-empty apache_1.3.12
>
> neither works as I understand they should from the man
> pages. A little prod in the right direction appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Bob Hartung
>
>
>
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