batch delete via terminal or applescript

Posted:
in Genius Bar edited January 2014
Can anyone help me create a file (to run in the terminal or via applescript) to batch delete a bunch of files?



The files are scattered across a whole bunch of folders but I have the full path and file name.



I made a simple batch file for the PC that just runs the "del" command followed by the full path and filename but I don't know how to do the same under OS X.



Example of a typical path would be /Volumes/My External HD/images/MyFolder/myfile.jpg



I know I will need to escape the space in the volume name if I use the terminal (My\\ External\\ HD) but will having comma (or period) in a folder name cause a problem? If I drag the folder into the terminal, I don't see it escaping them so I assume those are ok.



Any help is appreciated.



Thanks

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