cpio.cat.z files????


 
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Old 04-17-2009
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what are cpio.cat.z files??? Can I delete them???
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Old 04-17-2009
if you don't need them... you can... but be carefull!

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Old 04-17-2009
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Originally Posted by DukeNuke2
if you don't need them... you can... but be carefull!

cpio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
what are they? Backup files correct? When I try to delete them I got an error no such a file ro directory?? Any suggestions???
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Old 04-17-2009
so it looks like the file is "open" for backup... have a look with "fuser" which process is accessing the file.

btw. no need to quote an answer if you right behind the one you answer to...
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