du error

tn1681 · 10-08-2002, 07:35 AM

Has anyone ever seen a negative # response to the input command

du (disk usage).

I am getting negative numbers for files sizes. It is my understanding that the du utility is largefile compatible.

Thanks...

neo77777 · 10-08-2002, 07:41 AM

How big are the files, and what type of filesystem are you checking?

tn1681 · 10-08-2002, 11:48 AM

Found the problem.
The OS on the system (SCO OpenServer(TM) Release 5)
There was indeed a file in excess of 2 gig on the system. Appears to be a corrupt file.
Deleted file, cleared problem.
Still unclear as to whether or not a "-" in front of the output of du is considered a normal output.
Thanks for the help....