Deleting files is a common operation in Linux systems. If you want to delete unwanted or temporary files, you can use itrm command。Note, however, that the rm command is a powerful tool that can permanently delete files, so be careful when using it.
Here are the steps on how to delete files using the rm command in a Linux system:
1.Open the terminal: You can do this by pressing`ctrl + alt + t`to open the terminal, or search for the terminal in the application menu.
2.Enter the command: In the terminal, you need to enter the rm command to delete the file. The rm command should be followed by the path and name of the file you want to delete. For example, if you want to delete the name exampletxt file, you can enter the following command:
rm example.txt3.Confirm the deletion: After entering the command, the terminal will ask you if you want to delete the file. This is to prevent you from accidentally deleting or wanting to cancel the deletion. If you're sure you want to delete the file, you can type y and press enter. The file will be permanently deleted.
4.Delete multiple files: If you want to delete multiple files, you can list all the files you want to delete after the rm command with the paths and names. Separate each file path and name with a space. For example:
rm file1.txt file2.txt file3.txt5.Delete Folder: If you want to delete an empty folder, you can use itrmdirCommand. But if you want to delete a non-empty folder and all its contents, you can use itrm -rCommand. For example, if you want to delete a name namedexample_folderfolder and all its contents, you can enter the following command:
rm -r example_folderPlease note: Be very careful when using the rm command as it can permanently delete files and folders. Before you use this command, make sure that the path and name of the file or folder you want to delete are correct. If you're not sure, it's best to back up your files first.