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Linux delete folder command

When using Linux, it is sometimes necessary to delete a folder, but it is often prompted that the file is not empty and cannot be deleted. At this time, you must use the rm-rf command. For some novice users who often use the Linux command, they will be very careful not to get something done. Below, Xiao Wei will teach you how to use the linux command to delete folders. Please collect what you need. Server

Example of linux delete folder command:

Rm-rf / var/log/httpd/access

The / var/log/httpd/access directory and all files and folders under it will be deleted

Example of linux delete file command:

Rm-f / var/log/httpd/access.log

The / var/log/httpd/access.log file will be forcibly deleted

-r is recursive downwards. No matter how many directories there are, delete them as well.

-f means to delete directly and forcibly without giving any prompt.

-I for interactive deletion.

Tip: be careful when using the rm command. Because once a file is deleted, it cannot be restored. To prevent this from happening, you can use the I option to confirm the files to be deleted one by one. If the user enters y, the file will be deleted. If you enter anything else, the file will not be deleted.

Be careful when using this rm-rf to delete files. Linux does not have a Recycle Bin.

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