How to remove all (dot) files in linux

This ommand will remove all the dot files without removing top level directory. This command tested on Centos 5 and usually applicable to all Linux distros.

rm -rf .[^.]* && rm -rf ..?*

SAC : Final Gig

Gig 1 : A complex mind-blogging human with an attitude of technology for a love of science be addicted to design and programming oriented brain.

Gig 2 : A daily dose on technology with attitude of science and hunger for design to start programming.