Mark Bixby <[log in to unmask]> writes:

> Bob Walker writes:
> >
> > Why can't I remove a posix directory with rmdir?
> > The directory is empty.
>
> ...deletia...
>
> > Shell:/APACHE/PUB/src[158]>rmdir WebBB
> > directory "WebBB": Permission denied
>
> You may be a victim of MPEJXV9B.  Do a :LISTFILE ,3 to check the access counts.
> MPEJXV9B leaves the access counts non-zero as a result of a recursive purge
> attempt.  The permission is denied because the system thinks somebody is
> still using the directory.  A reboot will clear the access counts.
>
> I've tested patch MPEKXL0A which fixes this problem.  I don't see it listed
> yet on the HP ESC web site, so it must still be alpha or beta status.  Open an
> HPRC call and ask them to send you a copy.

Mark hits it right on the head again
Thanks. Bob.

FILE: /APACHE/PUB/src/WebBB/

 FILE CODE : 0                   FOPTIONS: BINARY,HFSDIR,NOCCTL,DIRECTORY
 BLK FACTOR: 1                   OWNER   : **
..snipped...
 MAX REC: 67107839                       **SECURITY IS ON
                                 FLAGS   : 3 ACCESSORS,SHARED
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Bob Walker, Computer Centre  --  [log in to unmask]
Capilano College, North Vancouver, BC, CANADA.
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