Subject: Re: bug#12339: Bug: rm -fr . doesn't dir depth first deletion yet it is documented to do so.

From: Eric Blake <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:46:33 -0600

On 09/07/2012 08:31 AM, Linda Walsh wrote:
> I wouldn't be opposed to adding it in addition, 

Adding what in addition to what?  Adding a --long-option is fine.
Adding an env-var is controversial.  Stick to just one addition.

> but I don't want the extra
> typing for what is the more common case for me,

Then set up a shell alias or a wrapper script that comes first in your
$PATH.  Then it is under your explicit control, while the default is
still appropriate for everyone else.

Just because the defaults don't match your expectations doesn't mean you
can't change the behavior _on your system_ to avoid extra typing on your
part.

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