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Old 08-05-2005
Data removing 10 files at a time
how can i remove 10 ".c" files interactively at one time? i am tring to use the rm -i command, but this command only allows me to remove all the files instead of just 10 at a time. i realise that i can list 10 results at a time by using the find and head command concurrently, but how do i use the rm command with them?

using unix shell script running under the bourne shell of a solaris server.
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Old 08-05-2005
Do you want to give one "y" response to remove 10 files? If so:
ls *.c | xargs -l10 -p rm
should do it.
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Old 08-05-2005
it works
Hey mate, thanx for your help. now that i've learn a new command Smilie
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