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09-01-2007
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script to delete files
hi guys,
i need a script to delete files that have core in their name ...it might be part of the file name or as a .core extension ...any file that has core as its extension.... i am only able to delete files which just have thier name as core using this : find $1 -type f -name "core" -exec rm -f {} \; i am passing the directory to look for a a command line argument... can anybody help me with this please....???? |
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09-01-2007
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Quote:
Code:
find $1 -type f -name "*core*" -exec rm -f {} \;
K |
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09-01-2007
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check if the fileexists in that directory by using the conditional statement
Code:
if [[ -f filename ]]
then
remove core
else
warn user that the file does not exist # optional - depends on your requirement
fi
Cheers, K |
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09-01-2007
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clarification..!!!
Hey buddy,
Thx a lot!! I got the test part but i am unable to understand the full meaning of the problem.... which filename ur refering to in the test case...???Can u explain wht does the whole problem asks to do...? |
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09-01-2007
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no buddy!
no man its not homework!!!!i wanted to learn it ....as it will be useful for my work because i am mainly a windows person...my office has told me to learn linux.....its part of my learning thing!!!
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