Just kidding for you

mkdir *
Don't Try This at Home For remove "*" you can try: rm -Rf \*
Sample Output
$pwd
/home/namakukingkong/
$mkdir *
and then remove directory "*"
$rm -Rf *
$ls
blank :P

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2011-11-25 15:08:18

What Others Think

rmdir \* is a little more cautious...
ricardofunke · 681 weeks and 5 days ago
the suggested command won't work. To make it work, You need to escape the star: mkdir \*
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lenkalee266 · 80 weeks ago
I don't know much about this kind of coding, but I remember using mkdir, but the funny thing is I couldn't remember where I used it, I'm someone who usually spends time playing games, my favorite game is basketballlegends, I like to play games outside of working hours.
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Just kidding for you is a fun and lighthearted way to engage with others. It reminds me of the thrill in games like fnaf, where the unexpected keeps players on their toes. The mix of humor and suspense makes both the game and the phrase enjoyable.
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GloriaTrout · 24 weeks ago
The command's validity and potential shortening to 14 characters are interesting. Testing it is crucial. Curious to see if it's possible in the Monkey Mart game.
rickym · 6 weeks and 4 days ago

What do you think?

Any thoughts on this command? Does it work on your machine? Can you do the same thing with only 14 characters?

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