Problems using the rm command

Message

rm filename: No such file or directory

Meaning

The file or directory you are trying to copy does not exist.

Message

usage: rm [-rif] file ...

Meaning

You have used a non-existent option or you have failed to give a filename or directory_name.

Message

rm: override protection 600 for filename? y rm: filename not removed: Permission denied

Meaning

You don't have permission to remove this file or directory. Most likely you're trying to erase a system file or another user's file.


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