Carlos E.R. composed on 2021-02-03 23:15 (UTC+0100):
Doug McGarrett wrote:
Please help me rename this file eset_nod32av_64bit_en(1).linux in my /home/doug/Downloads directory so as to get rid of the ( 1 ). I thought I knew how, and the man doesn't seem to help, and it keeps coming back with the paren section, thus: doug@linux1:~/Downloads> rename eset_nod32av_64bit_en\(1\).linux eset_nod32av_64bit_en.linux /home/doug/Downloads It doesn't complain, but it doesn't do the job, either.
No. Don't do that. We told you what to do.
What's the problem? o_O It's in his own personal downloads directory. Instead of rename, try mc, select the file, then shift-F4 in a vtty, or shift-F6 if you're in a GUI environment (Konsole, Xterm, etc.). There's a lot less typing involved, less opportunity for mistakes, simply delete or backspace three characters, easy to redo if you do mess up. About installing an antivirus app, as others have said, Linux users have no need for it. -- Evolution as taught in public schools, like religion, is based on faith, not on science. Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/