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Old 03-27-2003
Question Example delete scripts
Hi People,

Does anyone have some example scripts that can be used for deleting old files from several directories. All the parameters would come from a control file containing directory path, age and file name id's.

Probably a bit to ask, but if I can be pointed in the right direction that would be great.

Cheers and Beers....uummmm Beeeerrrrrr
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Old 03-27-2003
Perhaps you could have ago at writing your own, then we could all help you when you with your struggling points.

It's not that I'm not helpful, but I'd rather see a little effort on your part. Homework questions are NOT allowed here!
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Old 03-27-2003
Cheers,

Not homework....but just the result of too much work!!!!
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Old 03-27-2003
a pointer ..

check the find command and the -*time and -exec parameters..

maybe you can do something nice with them Smilie
just be careful so you dont end up with no files left and no backups.. you do have backups right ? Smilie
have a nice one!

to get info on find use
shell> man find

/peter
 
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