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Old 08-07-2006
How can i delete files in folder by date?
Hi,
I have some files on a folder and i want to delete all the files that were created on July.
Thanks,
Kobi.
# 2  
Old 08-07-2006
Computer
Hi,

Copy and paste this when you have used 'cd' to change into the directory you want to work on:

ls -l | grep "[0-9][0-9] Jul" | awk ' {print $9}' | xargs rm -i

Note: this will go ahead and delete all those it found without confirmation to proceed, assuming the files you are wanting to delete have not been modified since they were created
Last edited by miwinter; 08-07-2006 at 10:53 AM..
# 3  
Old 08-07-2006
Hi,
I tried it but it asks me for confirm the delete, and moves on to the next file...
I need it to delete everything on the folder that was created on july automaticaly without confirm.
# 4  
Old 08-07-2006
kobibn,
miwinter suggested the 'rm -i' just so that you could choose to not delete files that you wanted to keep, but were selected by the grep command. If you are sure that all the files are to be deleted, skip the '-i' from the rm command.
# 5  
Old 08-07-2006
Sorry, yes, I meant to add that, but after editing it to ensure you wouldn't delete files with Jul in the name of the file as well, I totally forgot to document that bit! Cheers BT
# 6  
Old 08-08-2006
Quote:
Originally Posted by miwinter
Sorry, yes, I meant to add that, but after editing it to ensure you wouldn't delete files with Jul in the name of the file as well, I totally forgot to document that bit! Cheers BT
Thanks!!! Now i can really use it
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Old 08-08-2006
My pleasure Smilie
 
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