clear cache remotely [mozilla]
 

I've a problem with a linux machine (Debian Sarge) and i have ssh access to it. What i want to do is clear the cache of the browser(mozilla).

Also is there a way to edit the mozilla preferences from the command line. I want to set the browser so it doesn't store cache or that it clears the cache every hour/day.

any ideas?

If you have ssh you can use it to forward X. From a terminal in an X session:

ssh -X user@hostname

Then start mozilla:

mozilla or
mozilla-firefox (depending on your distro).

The remote mozilla will open on your local X display. Depending on your connection, it may be a little slow, but it will work.

Make the changes you want to make to the cache, then exit.

HTH

You can edit pref.js according to this
To clear the cache delete the contents under the cache directory.