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Source Get to know Linux: Removing files

As you all know, with Linux there are numerous ways to deal with each and every task. Some of these ways are obvious, some are subtle, and some are as brute-force as an NFL offensive line. Each of these methods will do the same thing but, in some cases, the results are a bit different.
Such is the case with removing files. There are two fundamental ways to remove a file:
With the help of a GUI such as Thunar, Dolphin, or Nautilus
With the help of a command such as rm or shred.
In this article we will primarily examine the latter and touch on the former.