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Re: problem removing a file



On Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:24:11 +1000, "Adrian Bolzan" <Adrian.Bolzan@aot.com.au> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I have a file that has been named "--absolute-paths" (no 
> quotes).  It looks like it was created when one of our 
> sysadmins was testing a burt backup routine.
> 
> It is about 650MB and I need to remove it.
> However, I cannot remove the file as the rm command 
> thinks it is an option!  nor can I rename it with mv.
> 
> any help would be appreciated...

rm -- --absolute-paths

-- 
Eric G. Miller <egm2@jps.net>



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