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Old 05-15-2006, 12:04 PM   #1
rvsridhar
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How to remove unwanted data


Hi,

I am having a problem with "/" directory. i am getting a eroor message "/" unable to create temp. file while booting. How to clear unwanted data.

/dev/sda8 ext3 2.0G 2.0G 0 100% /

Please suggest me.
 
Old 05-15-2006, 12:55 PM   #2
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Code:
rm -rf yourfile
Code:
man rm
 
Old 05-15-2006, 03:07 PM   #3
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yep as Linux~Powered posted
and i guess you might want to switch to root too

Code:
[gazzaz@localhost ~]$ su
Password:                  <===TYPE YOUR ROOT PASSWORD AND DON'T EXPECT TO SEE '****'
[root@localhost gazzaz]#
 
  


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