very newb question... maybe and I did RTFM

[airedale]

I have been looking around on how to delete a directory

I know the rm command, but if there are files in the directory I would like to be able to just delete the whole directory along with the files. Could someone help me out?

Thanks :)

[flintstone]

wow!! something I can answer :D
use rm -r directoryname (r stands for recursive)

[aph3x]

use rm -rf [dirname] to do it recusively without being prompted for file deletion confirmation

note: be careful using this command... issuing rm -rf / as root will wipe your entire / filesystem!

[flintstone]

damn, he has to come up with a better answer. :rolleyes:

[flintstone]

check out man rm, that gives the complete options that can be used with rm.

I did this post to qualify for the grasshopper..how greedy can one get?? :D

[aph3x]

i woudnt necessarily say its a better answer... unless you like being prompted for file deletion in every directory that is removed. :)

[airedale]

Thank you all for the answers! I will now go use them to clean up my box!

Airedale :D