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Describe the usage and functionality of the command rm –r * in unix?

Answer Posted / hr@tgksolutions.com

The command rm –r * erases all files in a directory with its subdirectories.
• rm is for deleting files
• -r is to delete directories and subdirectories with files within
• * is indicate all entries

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