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Old 09-27-2010, 04:37 AM   #1
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Question Can I delete files in trash that is older than 10 days with a terminal command?

Hi.

Can I delete files in trash that is older than 10 days with a terminal command?

Can this be done automatically?

Thank you.
 
Old 09-27-2010, 04:56 AM   #2
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Hello,

please check this

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/ubunt...days-on-linux/


if you want it automatic put it into crontab
 
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Old 09-27-2010, 05:01 AM   #3
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crontab howto

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=102626
 
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