Unable to delete recursive directory structure using rm -r ...... .... gives permission denied

From: <r.rekha_at_iflexsolutions.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 18:15:13 +0530

Hi all,

        I have a Digital Unix V4.0 F box.
        I have been trying to delete (logged in as root) a directory which
has thousands of sub-directories under it without any data.
        Root owns this directory, but i am still unable to delete. Using "
rm -r * " gives me a strict "Permission Denied" message for every recursive
directory.
        Is there any other way to wipe this off???
        Also, kindly let me know why such a message appears even though
i(root) own this directory.

Regards,
Rekha

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing
Received on Tue Jun 12 2001 - 12:42:26 NZST