How to delete and remove files on Debian Linux

To delete and remove files on Debian Linux, you can use the rm command in the terminal.

Here are some examples of how to use the rm command:

1. To delete a single file, use the following syntax:

    

   $ rm [file]


   Replace [file] with the name of the file you want to delete. For example:

    

   $ rm myfile.txt


2. To delete multiple files, specify each file separated by a space:

    

   $ rm [file1] [file2] [file3] ...


   For example:

    

   $ rm file1.txt file2.txt file3.txt


3. To delete a directory and all of its contents, use the -r (or --recursive) option:

    

   $ rm -r [directory]


   Replace [directory] with the name of the directory you want to delete. For example:

    

   $ rm -r mydir


4. To force the deletion of read-only files, use the -f (or --force) option:

    

   $ rm -f [file]


   Replace [file] with the name of the file you want to delete. For example:

    

   $ rm -f readonlyfile.txt


Note: Be careful when using the rm command, as it permanently deletes files and there is no undelete option. If you’re unsure whether you want to delete a file, use the ls command to view its contents first, or use the mv command to move it to a backup location.