rmdir won't delete a folder in ubuntu

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Trying to remove a folder from the terminal and rmdir says directory not empty. I want the folder and everything in it gone. What's the right command, and is there a safe way to double check before I run it?

samf · Answer

rmdir only removes empty folders. use rm -r foldername instead. add sudo if it says permission denied, but double check the path before you hit enter, there's no recycle bin for that.

rmdir won't delete a folder in ubuntu

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