bash scripting question

[Dustin Decker]

On Thu, 13 Feb 2003, Eric R. wrote:

> My question is, how would I delete the directory that is several days 
> old?  i.e. save021003
> 
> rm -rf ??

If they're all in the same directory, the "rm -Rf /path" will work.
If you're looking to selectively delete a particular date, you might want 
to go into perl or the like, and read the files into an array so you can 
select the particular dated file you want to kill.

If you are lazy, like me, you'll probably find the "rm -Rf /path" to suit 
you just fine.  Be cautious enough to do your directory pruning _before_ 
you put todays file in there though.  <grin>
Dustin

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