[Solved] A user types this command in terminal:rm -r /home/user/docsBut accidentally deletes important files. What is a safer alternative? | Linux CLI

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A user types this command in terminal:

rm -r /home/user/docs

But accidentally deletes important files. What is a safer alternative?

AUse 'rm -rf /home/user/docs' to force delete quickly

BUse 'cp -r /home/user/docs /backup' to delete files

CUse 'mv /home/user/docs /tmp' to move files permanently

DUse 'rm -ri /home/user/docs' to confirm each file

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand 'rm -r' risk
'rm -r' deletes recursively without confirmation, risky for important files.
Step 2: Use interactive mode
'rm -ri' asks for confirmation before deleting each file, safer for accidental deletes.
Final Answer:
Use 'rm -ri /home/user/docs' to confirm each file -> Option D
Quick Check:
Safe delete = rm -ri [OK]

Quick Trick: Add -i to rm for confirmation before deleting [OK]

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