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stupid question possibly
Post 56438 by moxxx68 on Sunday 3rd of October 2004 02:20:11 AM
10-03-2004
try ls -al -R This directory (tree)rm * \.* ~/this directory/directory/directory/foundme
the * should take care of all files without a period before and the \.* should take care all files with a period before if there are any ((hidden files)),, also I am assuming that This directory is in your home directory//\\ ... if it is not (~ means /home/$USER/ this idrectory) go to this directory by applying same priciple;;
~/That directory/This directcory /next directory/next directory/found me...
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