What Is the Delete Command in Linux?
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To remove (or delete) a file in Linux from the command line, use either the rm (remove) or unlink command. The unlink command allows you to remove only a single file, while with rm , you can remove multiple files at once.

What is the Delete command?

Delete is a command line command that removes data or files.

How do you delete an object in Linux?

To remove a file or directory in Linux, we can use the rm command or unlink command. The rm command removes each specified file. By default, it does not remove directories.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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