how can I rename the following=-^ - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

nj78 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

I have a file named -^, I want to look at it, rename, etc. Any help out there??

wvdeijk · #2 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

Type in ls ?? to list all files with 2 character names. If this file is the only one, then you can mv ?? newfilename.

nj78 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

That isn't working, tried this:

ls ??
ls: Not a recognized flag: ^

and tried this:

ls -ltr *??*
ls: Not a recognized flag: ^

I'm using tcsh.

vgersh99 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

mv -- -^ foo

nj78 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

Thanks, lots of help!!!!

zazzybob · #6 (**permalink**) 09-29-2005

You can also do....

mv ./-^ sensible_filename

Cheers
ZB

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