"etc" and/or "var" directory alias

Hi-
Could someone look at the following thread, please:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=986498&tstart=0
In short, in response to another users startup issue, I Googled his error message, and stumbled accross the following article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106908
Though his problem did not stem from within OS 9, the use of the fix resulted in his sysyem booting normally. An unfortunate side effect was the duplication of the etc and var folders.
I am trying to get him help (if possible) to remove the folders via Unix command.
Thanks, in advance!
G4AGP(450)Sawtooth, 2ghz PowerLogix, 2gbRAM, 300gbSATA+160gbATA, ATI Radeon 9800 Mac OS X (10.4.8) Pioneer DVR-109, ExtHD 160gb x2, 23"Cinema Display, Ratoc USB2.0, Nikon Coolscan

I posted something for him to show us what he's done!

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          > > > hi all
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          > feedback
          > > > from other developers that they want to know the answer as well. However
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          > > > haven't gotten any answer from weblogic yet. so PLEASE weblogic support,
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          > > > weblogic.httpd.register.upload=weblogic.servlet.FileServlet
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