[olug] Unix Tip: GET THE HIDDEN FILES

Dean axeman at matrim.com
Wed Nov 20 20:12:30 UTC 2002


> this is especially good when you go about removing files, and make the
> mistake of:
> # rm -fr .*
> compared to
> # rm -fr .??*
>
> is the most common mistake one may make and dearly regret.

This brings back wonderful newb admin memories :D
*<forces smile to hide pain> Ah, good times, good times.



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