Why when editing files does Linux create a duplicate file with a ~ in the extension?

bugbite99 · 01-16-2005, 02:17 PM

Whenever I edit or create files, Redhat 9.0 creates another files of the same name but with a ~ in the extension, i.e., Mary.sce becomes Mary.sce~. This creates many problems and I would like to turn off this feature. Can anyone give me any ideas on how to stop this?

Thanks!

michaelk · 01-16-2005, 02:23 PM

Its a backup file the text editor creates. It is a function of the editor so which one are you using?

reddazz · 01-16-2005, 02:25 PM

These are backup files created by applications. You can turn off this feature in the preferences menu of individual applications.

bugbite99 · 01-16-2005, 02:29 PM

I'm using gedit.

fancypiper · 01-16-2005, 02:43 PM

Gedit: edit->preferences->save->uncheck "create a backup etc.

reddazz · 01-16-2005, 03:51 PM

I hadn't realised fancypiper had answered your question, serves me right for opening too many tabs at the same time.

bugbite99 · 01-17-2005, 02:21 PM

Thanks all for the help. The instructions fancypiper gave worked great and the problem has now been solved. Again, thanks for all the help.