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How can I make 'rm' move files to the trash can?

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I use the terminal on a daily basis, I will often use rm DirectoryName. Sometimes I get a little impatient and do rm * without deliberating if it’s safe. As you can imagine, these shenanigans have sometimes come back and hit me in the face. Does anyone know how I create a mapping so rm whatever moves everything to the trashcan which I then delete manually.
Asked by steve (1393 rep)
Jul 18, 2011, 09:24 AM
Last activity: Jun 2, 2025, 08:16 PM