On Thursday 16 September 2004 03:26 pm, cms wrote:
Hello all,
Can anyone give me an idea what files and subdirectories found in /tmp are necessary? Maybe even an idea what some are for? For example: /tmp/gpg-
I have six of these gpg subdirectories within /tmp . Each contains a single file called S.gpg-agent, identified as a socket, zero bytes. Are these necessary? What are they for? I have six subdirectories that each begins with ssh, such as ssh-dDwubb4505 and ssh-gqo1014839. Are these necessary? What are they for?
I also have a variety of other files, each zero bytes, that begin with ssh, such as such as gs_IGTUs1 and gs_9UgcT5. What are these files for?
If it matters I'm running SuSE 9.1 pro.
TIA
Chris/CMS
They are exactly as they sound Chris, temp files stored in the /tmp directory for the system. Even those directories located there are temporary used at some time by the system. It is a good idea every once in a while to clean out the /tmp directory to keep problems from showing, especially when one updates all of their KDE files to newer versions. Don't remove the /tmp directory as it has special settings, but anything within is fair game! :o) Be sure to restart KDE if you should remove everything while in KDE because you will suddenly find things not working! Programs will not work because it's temp files were deleted. It's usually best to drop down to "init 1" , remove the files then log back to "init 5". Your command would be: rm -rf /tmp/* (do not forget the asterick!!!) Regards, Lee -- --- KMail v1.7 --- SuSE Linux Pro v9.1 --- Registered Linux User #225206 Those Who Dance Are Considered Insane, by Those Who Cannot Hear the Music!