Re: a single command

[Alex Yukhimets <aqy6633@acf5.nyu.edu>]

> Is there a command to delete all files and subdirectories within a
> directory. For example, I have the directory apps in my home directory.
> Lets says apps has 7 files and 2 directories.  With one command, how can
> I delete the apps directory and all its contents.  I looked at the man
> page but didn't see anything helpful.  Thanks.

rm -rf apps

Alex Y.

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