>does anyone know where the trash is stored on the disk so that i >could just use a shell to do this? /Users/youruser/.Trash/ BTW, terminal supports drag and drop to find the proper path...saves lots of typing ;-) -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Mike Bigley Maineville, Ohio http://www.norbertrunning.com Please support an American Indian Elder & Medicine Man by visiting the above link. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>