[Nottingham] Hints, tips and err... errors ;-)

[Martin]

On 11/11/10 21:07, Dave wrote:
> Best tip I ever read (years ago now and have always used it) it to
> always put the -rf *after* the directory name
> 
> rm ~/directory-full-of-junk -rf
> 
> Makes a horrible mistake with the return key midway through a directory
> name less likely.

A more general trick (from Duncan F) is to prefix your worrisome command
with a "#" to render it neutered until you've coolly reflected upon
whether you /really do want to do that/ to then unleash your grand
intent with a <home> <del> <return> key sequence:

<home> takes you back to the start of the commandline;
<del> deletes the "#";
<return> makes it so.

:-)

Cheers,
Martin


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