So I have found a file literally called "-X" in a folder, that is preventing me from using any meaningful commands in that folder because, as I understand it, at command runtime it will convert any wildcard characters into matching filenames, thus a command such as:
Ends up actually doing:
Because the -X file is the first one in the folder...which is not a valid argument for ls. And thats what SunOS tells me. This happens with every command I've tried so far. The nature of this problem has also made it difficult for me to google for answers, so I'm hoping someone here can help me with an explanation or a way to rename this file! Here's some examples of my troubles:
I've never encountered this before. Something tells me that there is something special about this -X "file"... besides it being a royal PITA.
Friends,
I'm a Unix/Linux Newbie and I do need some HOWTO help with my dedicated server: Linux Redhat 7, EnsimPRo 3.5 control panel
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Domain= OS= Server=
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I have line in input file as below:
3G_CENTRAL;INDONESIA_(M)_TELKOMSEL;SPECIAL_WORLD_GRP_7_FA_2_TELKOMSEL
My expected output for line in the file must be :
"1-Radon1-cMOC_deg"|"LDIndex"|"3G_CENTRAL|INDONESIA_(M)_TELKOMSEL"|LAST|"SPECIAL_WORLD_GRP_7_FA_2_TELKOMSEL"
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Hi all,
So I have found a file literally called "-X" in a folder, that is preventing me from using any meaningful commands in that folder because, as I understand it, at command runtime it will convert any wildcard characters into matching filenames, thus a command such as:
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Linux Gurus,
I need to provide Read only access for particular group of users, they should have Read only access to entire server except their Home directory.
I tried using setfacl that's not helping. Can you please suggest is there any other alternate way to address this request.
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Hello.
System : opensuse leap 42.3
I have a bash script that build a text file.
I would like the last command doing :
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where :
print_cmd ::= some printing... (1 Reply)