Accessing files by inode #s
David N. Blank
dnb at brandeis.csnet
Mon Feb 1 19:01:43 AEST 1988
[ Will Martin <iunix1 at almsa-1.arpa> asks about an easy way to remove
files with control characters in their name.]
My method for dealing with this sort of maverick file is to use the
"dired" package in GnuEmacs (type <esc>-x dired). This allows the
user the point-and-shoot interface that makes manipulation of weird
filenames a piece of cake. I have also been spoiled by this interface
thanks to the "DirUtil" set of programs on my Amiga. I realize this
advice is limited to those who have GnuEmacs at their site, but maybe
it will be useful. For all those who do not have GnuEmacs <sigh>, my
condolences.
Peace
David N. Blank (dnb at brandeis.csnet | blank at brandeis.bitnet)
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