Linux Server and Workstation Configuration How To

Command rm

Removes one or more files.

Syntax

Options

-f deletes files without asking.
-i asks for confirmation before deleting files.
-r recursively deletes files in all subdirectories contained in the catalog.
-v displays the names of the files before deleting them.

Description

The rm command removes the specified files. To delete a file, you must have the right to record the directory containing this file.