How do I unlock a file ? / SOLVED !

[Rashkae]

SYNass IT Ubuntu / Linux wrote:

> 
> Thanks a lot for your efforts and explanations !
> Yes, ls -a showed me that single file with a "dot = hidden" !! ;-)
> 
> That overlooked "dot", a first time experience for me, and especially
> "lock" 
> at the end of the file name irritated me !!!
> 
> I assumed that, with lock, the file may have a special thumb to keep it
> (b)lock(ed) !?
> 

No, actually, the .lock prefix has no special meaning or permissions to
the file system, and would not affect any rm command.  I think wikipedia
has the best description of Lock files

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_locking#Lock_files

Basically, some program or script just needed to leave a reminder for
itself that something was not to be touched.