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sandman · 08-02-2005, 08:00 PM

You might want to use "-type d" before the -exec also, to make sure it only comes back with directories. By default, it will show files, directories, symlinks, devices, pipes, sockets, etc. -- anything that exists. Use Care

08-02-2005, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
sandman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 36	You might want to use "-type d" before the -exec also, to make sure it only comes back with directories. By default, it will show files, directories, symlinks, devices, pipes, sockets, etc. -- anything that exists. Use Care