Run mkdir lab, then touch lab/delete-me.txt.
mkdir labtouch lab/delete-me.txt
Mission 07
Safe deletion
Remove a single lab file and learn why wildcards, root, and force deletes are blocked.
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $
Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions
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Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.
Run rm lab/delete-me.txt.
rm lab/delete-me.txt
Run rm -rf / and notice it is refused.
rm -rf /
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What to notice while you play.
Practice naming one safe target instead of broad delete patterns.
Create lab/delete-me.txt first, then remove that exact path.
Real rm mistakes can be destructive; the lab teaches narrow targets.
- Using rm -rf before verifying the path.
- Using wildcards when one filename is safer.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
ls [-la] [path]
List lab files and folders.
touch <file>
Create an empty file.
rm <file>
Remove one lab file with safeguards.
lsof
Show simulated files and sockets opened by services.