How to delete a line from a busy file?

your_shadow03 · 03-03-2010, 06:56 AM

I have a log file which is continously being accessed. Now I want to delete the first line without disturbing the file.Is it possible?
The Issue is the log file is being provisioned with ^@^@^@ characters in the first line occupying huge space.So I need to get rid of that. I dont have time to work with root cause but just a script to reduce this space.

druuna · 03-03-2010, 07:03 AM

Hi,

I told you already that this cannot be done! (In this, merged, thread).

Also: Did you try the solution I offered at the end of the thread?????

PS: Do _not_ repeat the same question in different forms. This is the third time you ask the same question.

your_shadow03 · 03-03-2010, 07:17 AM

Yes..I tried it but no provisioning into the log file.
It would be helpful if you can help me with this.

pixellany · 03-03-2010, 07:30 AM

*shadow*;
In the thread that druuna has linked, you were warned to stop making multiple, duplicate, posts with the same question. The moderator who warned you stated that this is a pattern with you.

Since you have continued to do this after that warning, I am now making it an official infraction.

Please do not do this again.

(closed because is is a duplicate)