dont want backup files to be created in mandrake 10.0

ranger225 · 09-22-2004, 05:45 PM

hi,
i m using command line(gnome terminal) to write java programs......but the problem is when i compile the java program back up files are automatically getting created.......and i dont want those backup files to get created........do anyone know how to stop this?

Tinkster · 09-22-2004, 05:57 PM

I'm not aware of java creating backup-files ...
Are you talking about backups of .java or
.class files?

If it's the .java~ it's most likely created by
the editor ... which one are you using?

Cheers,
Tink

ranger225 · 09-22-2004, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tinkster
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If it's the .java~ it's most likely created by
the editor ... which one are you using?
Cheers,
Tink

its .java~ files n m using vi editor

Tinkster · 09-22-2004, 06:52 PM

Add that to your ~/.vimrc

:set nobackup

If you're not using vim you should ;)

Cheers,
Tink

ranger225 · 09-23-2004, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tinkster
Add that to your ~/.vimrc

:set nobackup

If you're not using vim you should

Cheers,
Tink

hi tink, thanx...but there is no ~/.vimrc file in my home directory.......n i m using vi n not vim.......so is there any ~/.virc file to which i can write this set nobackup option.

Tinkster · 09-23-2004, 04:36 PM

After a quick google ... ;}

http://mail.plug.linux.org.au/piperm...ay/029707.html

Cheers,
TInk