Category: Linux

  • What would happen if you typed `rm -rf /` in the Linux terminal?

    What would happen if you typed `rm -rf /` in the Linux terminal?

    The rm -rf / command is one of the most dangerous commands you can run on a Linux system. If executed without modern safeguards, it will systematically delete every file and folder on your computer, including essential system files needed for operation. This means your system will break down in real time, and once restarted,…