do a loop
for i in filenames* do rm $i done
On Dec 23, 2004, at 3:40 AM, Mário Gamito wrote:
Hi,
When we have too many files in a directory, let's say thousands, we cannot rm -f * on them. The system says there are too many files.
So, one must go through a tedious process of deleting by parts.
Is there a way to wipe them all at onde ?
Thank you.
Warm Regards.
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