Cannot rename certain folders in linux

[kundurocks]

Hello,

I always face an error in renaming folders containing '(' or ')' characters in the folder name.
Take this for example:
Scope_DJ_-_Wave_Pattern__Omniverse-(SSL022)-TRACKFIX-WEB-2010-HB

When I try to rename the folder in Putty, it gives me this message:

-bash: syntax error near unexpected token `('

Can you guys, please help me out?
Its a big problem in the script I'm using.

Thanks again,
Warm regards,
kundurocks

kundurocks Reviewed by kundurocks on 27th Dec 2010. Cannot rename certain folders in linux Hello, I always face an error in renaming folders containing '(' or ')' characters in the folder name. Take this for example: Scope_DJ_-_Wave_Pattern__Omniverse-(SSL022)-TRACKFIX-WEB-2010-HB When I try to rename the folder in Putty, it gives me this message: -bash: syntax error near unexpected token `(' Can you guys, please help me out? Rating: 5

[Momoe]

Make sure to put the file/folder name in quotes, then it should work.

[kundurocks]

Make sure to put the file/folder name in quotes, then it should work.

What do you mean mate?

[kundurocks]

Oh no I got it. Thanks mate, worked like a charm!