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Old 11-08-2005
command in linux to delete a directory

hi all,
can anybody tell me command(in linux) to delete a directory which have other directories & files in it.
its urgent

thanks
vikas
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Old 11-08-2005
rm -rf /some/directory

Be *very* careful.....

Cheers
ZB
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Old 11-08-2005
thank u very much zazzybob

Quote:
Originally Posted by zazzybob
rm -rf /some/directory

Be *very* careful.....

Cheers
ZB

thank u very much zazzybob
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