07-28-2011
hidden temporaty files in Linux
Hi,
Some porocess is creating hidden temporary files in /tmp directory. And they are not getting deleted. System is going out of disk space after some days.
The temp files are getting created like .<user name><pid>. I have checked the application code, but didnt get any clue. Does these files are sytem created files??
Can any one have idea and help.
Regards,
Viswath
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