Re: [SLUG] recursive rm

[DaZZa]

On Mon, 14 Feb 2000, Peter Vogel wrote:

> When I use rm -r directory, I get prompted for each file to be deleted, 
> Is there a reply other than "y" which will go ahead and delete
> everything?
> 
> Or is there a better way to get rid of a directory and all its contents?

rm -rf directory

Be warned - there is NO coming back - this will delete the specified
directory, and _everything_ else underneath it, including all files and
all other directories.

DaZZa

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