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Deleting a non -empty directory in linux
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| preranaarukala | Date: Tuesday, 2014-12-09, 12:51 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Hi,
How to remove a directory with contents within it.
I tried with rmdir comman.But, it didnt work out.Please let me know the possible solution for this.
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| shanky | Date: Tuesday, 2014-12-09, 12:59 PM | Message # 2 |
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| Hello Prerana
To delete a directory which is non-empty, try below comand:
rm -R NON-EMPTY-DIR
-R or -r Option of 'rm' command remove directories and their contents
recursively.
I hope this answers your question. If any more doubts, please reach again
s.k.bhagat
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