The rm command is used to remove (delete) files and directories in a Linux environment. It can delete single files, multiple files, and entire directories when used with the appropriate options.
Here are some common usages:
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To remove a single file:
rm filename.txt -
To remove multiple files:
rm file1.txt file2.txt -
To remove a directory and its contents recursively:
rm -r directory_name -
To forcefully remove files or directories without prompts:
rm -f filename.txt
Be cautious when using the rm command, as it permanently deletes files and directories without sending them to a trash or recycle bin.
