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rm: Remove specific files ignoring nonexistent ones.
$ rm --force ${filename1 filename2 ---}
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The command "rm --force ${filename1 filename2 ---}" is used to forcefully remove one or more files or directories. Here is an explanation of the different components of this command:

  • "rm" is the command used to remove files or directories in Unix-like operating systems.

  • "--force" or "-f" is an optional flag that forces the removal without prompting for confirmation. This flag ensures that files are deleted without any warning or confirmation to the user.

  • "${filename1 filename2 ---}" represents a space-separated list of the files or directories that you want to delete. Replace "filename1" and "filename2" with the actual names of the files or directories you wish to remove. The "---" indicates that you can continue adding more filenames if needed.

In summary, the command "rm --force ${filename1 filename2 ---}" is used to forcefully delete one or more files or directories without any confirmation prompts.

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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