https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=640786
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=640786#c32
--- Comment #32 from J. Daniel Schmidt
1. Why does tracker create such big waste files in the users home?
Well, it's hard to tell since I have no idea what's in the file...
I did not read it completely due to time limitations :) But a 'tail' on that file showed some IRC logs. A 'tail -n1000' also showed binary data, so it must be different stuff that got logged there. Btw. I deleted the file.
2. Why does tracker get started in the first place and how? I did not start it?
Because it's autostarted on login.
I was not informed about that (note: I use my home since SuSE Linux 8.2).
3. How to disable it? Yes, I can "rpm -e" it but this will not solve the issue - just mine.
Disable tracker? Just remove it from the applications started on login.
Where do I do this in KDE? I could not find any place to configure that or remove it. This bug now turns into a usability issue as well, as a normal user most likely is unable to determine what application is messing around in his $HOME and does not find any hint about how to disable the unknown thing. Thank you for addressing this. -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug.