How do i remove files from linux using command ?
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To remove (or delete) a file or directory in Linux from the command line, use the
rm(remove) commandExamples:-
1.To delete a single file
rm filename
2.To delete multiple files
rm filename1 filename2 filename3
rm *.pdf
Use the
-ioption to confirm each file before deleting itrm -i filename(s)
Use the -f(force) optionrm -f filename(s)
3. To remove non-empty directories and all the files without being prompted use the
r(recursive) and-foptionsrm -rf dirname