DESCRIPTION

     The clean utility searches through the filesystem for "temporary files"
     which can be deleted safely.

     The options are as follows:

     -b      batch mode: Wait until all subdirectories have been traversed and
             then prompts to delete the complete list of matching files
             (default)

     -i      interactive mode: Prompt for deletion of each file as it is
             found.  Also, allows entire directory trees to be skipped at the
             prompt.

     -f      force mode: Run the program quietly and automatically delete all
             matching files.  This switch recommended only for expert users.

     -l      flat mode: Only clean the current directory; do not enter subdi-
             rectories.

     -o      object files: Add *.o, *.pyc, *.pyo to the list of regex patterns
             to search for.

     -q      Quiet mode: Do not echo the directory names while traversing the
             filesystem.

     -V      Version number: Print the version number of the program.

     -t days
             time mode: only eliminate files that are more than days old.

     -e glob
             Use this expression without using the the .cleanrc or the default
             list (as appropriate).  Can be used more than once.

     -E glob
             Use this expression in addition to the .cleanrc or the default
             list.  Can be used more than once.

     -x glob
             Exclude this directory name from the traversal.  This overrides
             the .cleanrc and the default list.  Can be used more than once.

     -X glob
             Exclude this directory name from the traversal.  This is in addi-
             tion to the .cleanrc and the default list.  Can be used more than
             once.

             If no directory is specified, then clean defaults to the current
             directory.  Only one of -b, -i, or -f may be specified.  Also, -e
             and -x may not be used in conjunction with -E and -X.

        # Default .cleanrc
        #
        # Expressions to match
        core
        *~
        *.BAK
        *.CKP
        *.NEW
        \#*#
        dead.letter
        *.otl
        *.backup
        # End of default .cleanrc

WARNING

     This program was written with the express purpose of deleting (unwanted)
     files.  Please be certain that you understand this program and that you
     really want to use such an automatic deletion process before you begin.

BSD                              July 4, 2003                              BSD