One of the many misconceptions about file deletion is the fact that files can be recovered even if they are deleted on the computer system by the user. Deleting files normally moves them to the recycle bin from where they can be recovered easily. But even deleting them in there or pressing the Shift key [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
- Published: May 20th, 2009
- Comments: 3
Get to know Linux: Removing files
As you all know, with Linux there are numerous ways to deal with each and every task. Some of these ways are obvious, some are subtle, and some are as brute-force as an NFL offensive line. Each of these methods will do the same thing but, in some cases, the results are a bit different.
Such [...]
Auto Delete
File deletion can be automated to a certain extend. Take the cache of an Internet browser for example. It can be set to be automatically deleted whenever the browser closes. Or the temporary files of a computer system. They too can be deleted during system shutdown.
Auto Delete (via Shell City) by Dario Volaric is a [...]
