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find command on linux. Learning?
$ find ~ -name delete_me -type f -print0 | xargs -0 /bin/rm -f
Q1.What does it meant by -print0, why is it required ?
Q2.Why /bin/ ? why not just rm -f ?
This command only delete matched file in ~ directory; it won't delete matched file in subdirectory or sub sub directory..
Q3. How to modify it so that it will find and delete all the matched file in subdirectories as well ?
Q4. How to modify it so that it will not find into a certain directory ?
Thx
1 Answer
- David KLv 61 month ago
You will get better advice by seeking a Linux forum or by searching for a Linux reference text online - and there are many.
