Jeff Kell wrote:

> Gavin Scott wrote:
> >
> > Shawn Gordon writes:
> >
> > > On linux it is rm -Rf * for recursive.
> >
> > Actually it takes either upper or lower case "R", so everyone uses "r"
> > because it's easier to type.  So the best way to wipe out the system
> > is:
> >
> >    rm -rf /
> >
> > Much more common is to type something like:
> >
> >    rm * .o
>
> Or the one that bit me one time is to hold the shift key just a little
> too long and type:
>
>      rm *>o
>
> Jeff
>
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Jeff,


A way to avoid these bad behaviors is to set the alias rm = 'rm -i', and do
not use the -f option when you are not sure of yourself.

rm -rf / is the same as purge @[log in to unmask]@ as manager.sys, MPE/iX will not stop
you either, maybe ask you if you are sure thats all.

Do not try it at WORK, it may result in strange behaviour of your manager
or customer.


Regards,


Jan Gerrit

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