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# 1  
Old 09-26-2009
how to remove a file names as "-a"
Hi,

How to remove a file accidently named (created) as "-a". I have tried [I]rm \-a [I] but its not working.
# 2  
Old 09-26-2009
Hi.

There's a number of ways. One of the simplest is rm -- -a
# 3  
Old 09-26-2009
Or:
Code:
rm ./-a

# 4  
Old 09-27-2009
Many Thanks
Thanks a LOT. Smilie
# 5  
Old 10-01-2009
rm -- '-a my
fancy
file in MY
$HOME
directory
with / and * if my filesystem allows them.... and even !@#$%^&*()_+-='
# 6  
Old 10-01-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by adderek
rm -- '-a my
fancy
file in MY
$HOME
directory
with / and * if my filesystem allows them.... and even !@#$%^&*()_+-='
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# 7  
Old 10-02-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by scottn
Are you sure you visited the correct website today?
Yes, I am sure. Don't go offtopic.
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