Unix Tip: REMOVE JUST THE FILES

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Unix Tip 3055 - June 18, 2009

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REMOVE JUST THE FILES

To removal only the files (not subdirectories) in the current directory, use the following command:

rm `ls -l | grep -v '^d' | awk '{ print $9 }'`

This tip generously supported by: rrs@assc.com.ve

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