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Re: [LUG] Deleting files in Mac os X

 

Richard Brown wrote:
> 
> Bit of a long shot here but I can't delete some files in Mac OS X. I
> get the error message:
> The operation cannot be completed because the item "images" is in use.
> 
> But it isn't in use! Any ideas please?

Logout and back in again!?

"rm" is your friend.

> I know get Linux!

Or ask in a MacOS X forum.

Real multiuser OSes let you delete files that are open by others, MacOS
seems intent on reinventing this Windowism with ever more complex Trash
cans.

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