Hidden files in Mac OS X (was: Mac Mini)

[Matthew Page]

What would happen if this file were deleted?  I don't have OSX to test
with.

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> [mailto:yellowdog-general-bounces at lists.terrasoftsolutions.com] On
Behalf
> Of Clinton MacDonald
> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 2:23 PM
> To: Yellow Dog Linux General Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Hidden files in Mac OS X (was: Mac Mini)
> 
> Mr. Flory:
> 
> Felix Jodoin wrote:
> > Or, as root, you could just empty the hidden file:
> > su
> > [Enter root password]
> > rm -rf /.hidden
> > exit
> 
> *Don't* do that, either! If you are desperate to try something like
> that, *rename* the file, instead:
> 
> [Ron-Flory] sudo mv /.hidden /hidden.bak
> 
> Best wishes,
> Clint
> (...and Mr. Jodoin should learn not to tease the newbies)
> 
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