Tar does not honor --directory option for --remove-files option

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

Tar does not honor the --directory option for the --remove-files option, it tries to remove files in the current working directory instead.

Environment

RHEL 7
tar-1.26-29.el7.x86_64

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase of over 48,000 articles and solutions.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In
Close

Welcome! Check out the Getting Started with Red Hat page for quick tours and guides for common tasks.