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Old 22nd August 2008, 10:57 AM
 
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Default Deleting files
Is there any way to delete files without them going into the trash?
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yes you can pour petrol over computer and light it.
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Via the command line:
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cd ~/Documents
rm Outofdatedocument.txt
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Via the command line:
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cd ~/Documents
rm Outofdatedocument.txt

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Old 22nd August 2008, 11:20 AM
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why wouldnt you want them to go to trash
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sending to trash is a two stage exit stage left
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Not sitting on a Mac atm (trust me im feeling the pain). Anyways, after selecting the file/s then press Command+Delete.

I just cant remember if thats force delete or you need another key pressed aswell.
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Old 22nd August 2008, 11:48 AM
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Command+delete = moves to trash
Command+Shift+delete = empties the trash

but everyone knows that.
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