renaming directory's in SSH

[uk_joker2003]

Hi,

Could anyone tell me how to rename a directory in ssh?

Thanks in advance

[l0rdphi1]

rename {current} {new} {current}

[S2S-Robert]

or


mv {old} {new}

At least that's what I've been using :)

[uk_joker2003]

thanks very much

[S2S-Robert]

For more bash commands check out:

http://www.ss64.com/bash/index.html
http://www.die.net/doc/linux/man/

[ProWebUK]

And if you want more basic help with shell commands check the server checklist link in my sig.... a section dedicated to shell software, using shell and basic shell commands :)

I am also considering putting up a beginners guide to SSH on the forums for beginners :)

Chris

[uk_joker2003]

chris and everyone else,

Thanks for your help. I feel very silly asking such stupid questions but it's good to recieve such help...

[uk_joker2003]

sorry for asking again.

I have looked through the links given but couldnt find any info about deleting directorys.

I have tried

dele
del
delete
rmd

i trying to get me squirrelmail working i have created a few renamed directiores and would like to remove them.

Thanks in advance

Phil

[S2S-Robert]

Once again: http://www.ss64.com/bash/index.html

CTRL+F "remove" will get you eventually to



rmdir

[ProWebUK]

to remove anything can be done using the 'rm' command.

rm -rf /directory

flags used in the above:

r - recurrsive
f - force

you can also use:

rm -r /directory

although you will be asked to confirm each file to be deleted manually (press y for each file)

removing files is basically the same without the need for the 'r' flag

rm -f file

will automatically remove a file

rm file

will request you to confirm that the file is being removed.

Chris

[uk_joker2003]

thanks i had just worked that out.. I really appreicate all the help. It's really nice to feel that people with little experience are helped here.

I have taken over a deciated server and am on a VERY steep learning curve....

[DirectAdmin Support]

Remember...

"Unix is simple, but it takes genious to understand the simplicity"

:D

John

[ProWebUK]

Originally posted by DirectAdmin Support
Remember...

"Unix is simple, but it takes genious to understand the simplicity"

:D

John

I like it! lol

[l0rdphi1]

hahaa :D