Perhaps something like this: ?# grep -l <pattern> *.log | xargs rm -rf" be careful.... Javier. -----Mensaje original----- De: Craig [mailto:craigsc@db.mr.co.za] Enviado el: viernes, 25 de abril de 2003 13:44 Para: Debian-ISP Asunto: grep and delete Hi Guys I need to grep log files and delete certain criteria. Any ideas and how I can do this ? Thanks Craig