Unix Tip: TCSH AND RMSTAR

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Unix Tip 3568 - November 15, 2012

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TCSH AND RMSTAR

tcsh has a nice built in variable:
set rmstar

Whenever you type the command:

% rm *

The shell will ask you to confirm, this prevents you from deleting
all your files accidentally.

Add "set rmstar" in you .cshrc file for your own benefit.



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