To delete all files and folders in a directory on a Linux system, you can use the rm command with the -rf options. Be very careful when using this command, as it will delete everything in the specified directory, including subdirectories and their contents, without prompting for confirmation.
Here's the basic syntax:
rm -rf /path/to/directory
Replace /path/to/directory with the path to the directory you want to delete.
For example, to delete all files and folders in the /tmp directory, you could use the following command:
rm -rf /tmp/*
This will delete all files and directories in the /tmp directory, but will not delete the /tmp directory itself.
It's important to be careful when using the rm command with the -rf options, as it can delete important system files and cause problems on your system. Make sure you understand the risks and use caution when running this command.