Free space on linux
 

I have a space detail with my oracle linux and I would like to know if there is any problem for cleaning the / var / cache / yum folder

Since it does not allow me to run the yum clean all

regards

Hi jlozanom,

Welcome to LQ.

If the folder is full of package files, then yes, it is ok to just delete them.

You should be able to clear the cache with the command

yum clean has several options. See man yum for more.

You may need to be the root user, or use sudo, to remove some files, just be careful.

If you're not "allowed" to run "yum clean all" due to permissions issues, you likely won't have permission to delete any of the files in that directory either.