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rm: Remove specific files and directories recursively.

$ rm --recursive ${filename_or_directory1 filename_or_directory2 ---}

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This command removes files or directories recursively using the rm command.

Here's a breakdown of the command and its components:

rm: This is the command used to remove files or directories in Unix-like operating systems.
--recursive (or -r): It is an option used with the rm command to remove directories and their contents recursively, meaning it will delete all files and subdirectories within the specified directories.
${filename_or_directory1 filename_or_directory2 ---}: This represents a list of filenames or directories separated by spaces. By using the ${} syntax, it is likely suggested that the command should be run within a shell script or with variable expansion. You would substitute filename_or_directory1 filename_or_directory2 --- with the actual names of the files or directories you want to remove.

Overall, this command is used to delete files and directories along with their contents recursively.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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