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Alternatively, you could also open the parent directory in the nautilus graphical browser, right-click on the directory you wish to delete and send it to the trash can.  Then right-click on the trash can and empty it.

Example:  suppose the directory you wish to delete is called directory_to_delete, and it resides in /path/to/parent_directory.  Perform the following steps:

1.  Type "nautilus /path/to/parent_directory &" (without the quotes) at a terminal window.

2.  In the graphical browser, right-click directory_to_delete, and send it to the trash can.

3.  Empty the trash can.

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But yes, I prefer the command-line method, since it is quicker.