[NTLUG:Discuss] How do I make all files in a directory of zero length?

[George E. Lass]

Try this:

create a file called cmd in the directory that you want to
cleanup.  Here is what goes into the file called cmd:

#!/bin/bash
for FILE in *
do
if [ -f $FILE -a $FILE != cmd ]
then
> $FILE
fi
done


Then do:   chmod 777 cmd
           ./cmd

You must have write permission on all files


George


Lance Simmons wrote:
> 
> I want to go into a directory and make all the files of zero
> length. What's the easiest way to do this?
> 
> Do I need to save the filenames, delete the files, and then
> touch the saved filenames?
> 
> Is there a more direct way to achieve the result I'm looking for?
> 
> --
>   .~.
>   /v\   Lance Simmons
>  // \\  lance at lsimmons.net
> /(   )\
> __^_^________________________________________________________________________
> Science can purify religion from error and superstition. Religion can purify
> science from idolatry and false absolutes.
>                  -- Karol Wojtyla
> _______________________________________________
> http://www.ntlug.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss