Unable to remove file using rm: Disk space is full


 
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Operating Systems Linux Unable to remove file using rm: Disk space is full
# 8  
Old 06-19-2008
Try
Code:
> debug.out22621

# 9  
Old 09-06-2008
hi

why don't use this command?

#rm -r <file name>

if u face the same problem once again.

dump the file system. and then format the file system using newfs command.
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