Remove temporary files

Venkata · 04-11-2010, 11:38 AM

Can you help me with proper syntax / command to remove temporary files in linux

Thanks
VK
Student learning Linux

cola · 04-11-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venkata

Can you help me with proper syntax / command to remove temporary files in linux

Thanks
VK
Student learning Linux

http://www.linuxquestions.org/linux/...Ask_a_Question

Code:

man rm

pixellany · 04-11-2010, 06:07 PM

I will fix your title---please use a descriptive title next time.

catkin · 04-11-2010, 11:35 PM

Have a look at these LQ threads:

Venkata · 04-12-2010, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the replies. But I was looking for specific options in Linux

djsmiley2k · 04-12-2010, 09:47 AM

Some distrobutions have tools to clear out the directory (/tmp) when it boots down (or up in my case); What are you using and maybe we can advise futher about one of these.

Oh and the command to delete a file?

Code:

rm

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH RM! It has no "are you sure" or "undo" so if you mess up using it, you can break your system

pixellany · 04-12-2010, 10:39 AM

Venkata;
This is a continuation of your other thread---please keep related discussions all in one thread.

This will be merged with your other thread

pixellany · 04-12-2010, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venkata

Thanks for the replies. But I was looking for specific options in Linux

What exactly are you looking for? Have you read the man page on "rm"

cola · 04-13-2010, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venkata

Thanks for the replies. But I was looking for specific options in Linux

Which option?

catkin · 04-13-2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venkata

Can you help me with proper syntax / command to remove temporary files in linux

What _exactly_ do you mean by "temporary files"?