rm -rf /u04/db_files/directory_to_be_removed frits On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM, J. Dex <cemail_219@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I am nervous about doing this since it is Linux versus other OS. What is > the correct command to use to remove a directory and all of the files that > fall under that directory without receiving questions back about whether or > not want to remove various files within the that directory? In other > words, using the example below, I want to remove the > "directory_to_be_removed" including any files that are in it without having > to respond yes repeatedly? The directory being removed is actually > downloaded Oracle software from CD (but not the location where the install > of the software itself is actually located at). > > /u04/db_files/directory_to_be_removed > > > > > ------------------------------ > Hotmail® goes with you. Get it on your BlackBerry or > iPhone.<http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Mobile1_052009> >