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06-11-2002

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Dolly -

You have a configuration problem - you have /var/spool/mqueue in the / filesystem. This is a problem because the bad guys out there can cause your system to hang or crash due to the fact that they can fill up the / partition. You need to look at rebuilding the server as soon as possible.

However, the first thing you should do is post a new thread to this site - this thread is for Wingman21's problem.

Post your OS and version and the mailer you are using (with version).

As a quick tip, look for any files you DON'T need such as core files (insure before you delete them that they are not needed)
Compress any tar files that may be on the server (remember that you are mostly interested in cleaning up / partition).

Post a new thread and copy over the information you have given and the new info requested.

RTM

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