Command to delete a directory with files in it

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I am trying to write a shell script that deletes a persistent but unnecessary folder in my home directory upon execution. So, I ask you fellow Ubuntu users, what is the terminal command to delete a file/folder?

No, I want the terminal command to delete a file in general. But I'll check it out. — It's Willem, May 08 '15 at 00:44
in case of a file use rm, in case of a directory rm -r (if empty rmdir will work) — heemayl, May 08 '15 at 00:46
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http://askubuntu.com/questions/217893/how-to-delete-a-non-empty-directory-in-terminal — , May 08 '15 at 00:47

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered May 08 '15 at 00:47

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The Command rm

if you want to remove a directory you need to use rm with option -R

rm -R

check the option for rm

by typing rm --help

answered May 08 '15 at 00:47

Mike

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Command to delete a directory with files in it

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