| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
find . |
Starts the search from the current directory. (. -> current directory ) |
-type f |
Specifies that the search should only include files (not directories). |
-name "*~" |
Matches files with names ending with ~. |
-delete |
Deletes the matched files. |
-print |
Prints the name of the deleted files (if any). |
-o |
Logical OR. Allows multiple conditions to be combined in the search. |
-name "#*#" |
Matches files with names starting and ending with #. |
-delete |
Deletes the matched files. |
-print |
Prints the name of the deleted files (if any). |
This script, when executed, will recursively search for files in the current directory and its subdirectories.
It will then delete files with names ending with ~ or starting and ending with #.
It will print the name of each deleted file as it is deleted.