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Old 02-27-2003, 07:03 AM   #1
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learning how much mb?

how can i use df or another command to learn how much space a particular folder takes up?
 
Old 02-27-2003, 07:05 AM   #2
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Old 02-27-2003, 08:28 AM   #3
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Also, for easier to read output,

du -h
 
Old 02-27-2003, 09:04 AM   #4
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Old 02-27-2003, 10:04 AM   #5
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