[X Newbies] Can't Trash .dmg File

[Scott]

On the chance that none of those worked,
open Terminal. type  rm    followed by a space. drag the file into the 
terminal window - it will autotype the filename and location. go back 
to the terminal window, and press return.


On Saturday, Feb 1, 2003, at 08:25 America/Los_Angeles, Birgit Rhoads 
wrote:

> First you could try the "eject" command.  If that does not work drag 
> it into
> your HD, boot into OS 9, open HD and drag the dmg to trash.
>
> Birgit
>
>
>> From: David Boag <spikedds at bellsouth.net>
>> Reply-To: "Mac OS X Newbies" <X-Newbies at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
>> Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 10:38:32 -0500
>> To: "Mac OS X Newbies" <X-Newbies at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
>> Subject: [X Newbies] Can't Trash .dmg File
>>
>> I started downloading iPhoto 2 from Apple, but there was a problem 
>> with
>> their server, so I cancelled the DL. The partially DL'ed file is still
>> on my desktop, but when I try to move it to the trash, I get an alert
>> that says:
>>
>> The item "iPhoto.dmg" is being used by another task right now. (Other
>> tasks include moving, copying, or emptying the Trash.) Try again when
>> the other task is complete.
>>
>> The file is not being DL'ed, and I have tried to resume the DL without
>> success. Of course I can't run the installer, because it only 
>> partially
>> DL'ed. I have even restarted the machine, and immediately tried to 
>> move
>> the item to the trash, again, without success.
>>
>> I'm guessing that the file has still been marked as "busy", but I'm 
>> not
>> familiar enough with OS X to unmark it.
>>
>> Anyone know how I can get this off of my desktop? I can't even move 
>> the
>> file.