Exploring rm - Linux Commands

What isthe rm Command in Linux?

The rm command stands for remove. At its core, rm does what its name suggests: it deletes files or directories from the file system. However, its utility extends far beyond mere deletion; it can manage and clean up your file system efficiently, offering various options to control its behavior.

Basic syntax:

rm [option] [file]

Delete a file:

rm file.txt

Delete more than one file:

rm file1.txt file2.txt

Options

Option	Description
-i, —interactive	Prompts before every removal.
-f, —force	Overrides any existing files at the destination without prompting for confirmation.
-r, —recursive	Removes directories and their contents recursively.
-d, —dir	Removes empty directories.
-v, —verbose	Provides detailed feedback on the actions performed by rm.
—preserve-root	Ensures that the root directory / is not accidentally removed.
—one-file-system	Limits the removal to the current file system, avoiding crossing file system boundaries.

Additional Help

You can explore more by using the commands:

rm --help
# or
man rm

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