Whats for: /etc/locks directory?


 
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Old 11-25-2008
Whats for: /etc/locks directory?

Hi there!

Can someone please tell me what is for the directory /etc/locks and provide me with an example. I certainly don't understand it very well.

Any help will be much appreciated!
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Old 11-26-2008
Take a look of it. might it could help you.

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