Deleting files from the command line.

[chadm1967]

Hi all,

I know that I could just open the file manager and delete single files or multiple files but how would I do it from the command line?

Thanks.

[Derango]

the command is rm

For example, if you wanted to delete the file "bigfile" in the directory /home/you/ you would type rm /home/you/bigfile

You can also use this to delete directories...but that requires the use of the -r option For example rm -r /home/you/mydir (mydir is a directory)


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[chadm1967]

Thanks!!!

That did it.

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[D-Termind]

Originally posted by Derango:
the command is rm

For example, if you wanted to delete the file "bigfile" in the directory /home/you/ you would type rm /home/you/bigfile

You can also use this to delete directories...but that requires the use of the -r option For example rm -r /home/you/mydir (mydir is a directory)





Right now I am looking at different distros and each time I go to install a new one it tells me that I don't have enough space...because I'm still filled up from the last one.

How do I clear my drives for a new/fresh install?

BTW, I am installing on to 2x 1G drives.

TIA,


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[Sensei]

when you install a new distro you can play with the partition manager and delete or/and reformat partitions.

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