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

[A.L.Lambert]

> 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?

cd /path/dir/ ; for i in * ; do echo -n > $i ; done

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