On (08/10/06 20:59), pete wrote: > On Sun, Oct 08, 2006 at 08:19:24PM +0100, Jonathan Roberts wrote: > > I'm not certain but I think you can use this command: > > > > rm -R [folder name] > > > > check the man page...you can also remove files that begin/end with specific > > strings. > > I sometimes use the 'shred' command, typically like this : > > $ shred -uz top_secret.txt > > or > > $ shred -uz top_secret/* > > I guess then as you say a rm -R top_secret would do away with the directory > nicely too. > > Not quite what the OP wanted I guess (shred) but it works for me.
I thought this was a wind up :) and so I did 'man shred' and whadayaknow, it exists and is pretty groovy. Thanks Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
