Using rm

The “rm” command is used to delete files or directories. You are going to use “rm” to delete some of the files you created in the earlier exercises.

To use rm

1. While still in the folder1 directory, delete the file standard_err. Type “y” at the
confirmation prompt.



2. Delete the “standard_out” file. To prevent being prompted for confirmation before
deleting a file use the “–f “ option with the rm command.



3. Change back to your home directory (/root) and delete the “folder2” directory.
To use “rm” to delete a folder you need to use the “–r” switch:



You were again prompted to confirm the removal of each file in the directory and the directory itself.
What option will you use with the “ rm –r ” command to prevent this?

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