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

[Felix Jodoin]

heh, sorry, couldn't help it :)
Always important to make backups. I think it's already been suggested, but your other option is to (as root) do:
pico /.hidden
Find the line that says "opt" and ditch it. Hit 
CTRL X and then Y to save it.

----- Original Message -----
From: Clinton MacDonald <clint.macdonald at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Friday, January 21, 2005 5:22 pm
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)
> 
> -- 
> Dr. Clinton C. MacDonald | <clint DOT macdonald AT sbcglobal DOT net>
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