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

[R. Jay Campbell]

"A.L.Lambert" 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?
> 
> cd /path/dir/ ; for i in * ; do echo -n > $i ; done
> 

How about

cd /path/dir/ ; for i in * ; do :> $i ; done


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