As some applications (sed,grep,vi[m], etc) create some tempfiles, i'd changed a script to this: (sadly i cant find the original post (code) anymore (which just removed 2 'diffrent kinds'), just similar ones - forgot that as i was new to all this)
However, Useful one should be aware of made me care/think about it, as i'd like to share it.
Do you see any dangerous stuff in there, or options to improve?
Thank you in advance
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Hi
I believe there is a method to remove all temporary files when a KSH script terminates (either expectedly or unexpectedly).
I think is some sort of subroutine you can create that runs when the script exits. Can anyone help me with this please?
Many thanks
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