removing files

 To delete all .wav files in the subdirectories of a specific directory, such as /var/spool/asterisk/monitor/2024/07, you can use a combination of the find command with rm in a Unix-like operating system. Here’s how you can do it safely and efficiently:

Deleting .wav Files in Subdirectories

1. Open a Terminal:

   Make sure you have the necessary permissions to delete files in the target directory. You might need sudo if the directory requires elevated permissions.

2. Use the find Command:

   The find command is a powerful utility for searching and performing actions on files. To find and delete all .wav files in subdirectories, use the following command:

   bash
   

3. find /var/spool/asterisk/monitor/2024/07 -type f -name '*.wav' -exec rm {} +

Explanation:

• find /var/spool/asterisk/monitor/2024/07: Starts the search from the specified directory.
• -type f: Searches for files (not directories).
• -name '*.wav': Matches files with the .wav extension.
• -exec rm {} +: Executes the rm command on the matched files. The {} is a placeholder for the filenames found, and + means that rm will be called with as many filenames as possible at once.

Verify the Files to be Deleted (Optional):

Before actually deleting the files, you might want to list them to confirm what will be removed. Use the following command to list all .wav files in subdirectories:

find /var/spool/asterisk/monitor/2024/07 -type f -name '*.wav'

Additional Tips

• Dry Run: To perform a dry run and see what would be deleted without actually removing the files, you can use:

  bash
  

• find /var/spool/asterisk/monitor/2024/07 -type f -name '*.wav' -print
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