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Old 06-09-2008
df+du=Total space allocated(for a file system)
Hi All,

Will df+du=Total space allocted for a file system??

Is the above correct. Please correct me If iam wrong.

In one my programs the above is not happening.

Please help me out.

Many thanks.

Regards,
Manas
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Old 06-09-2008
df would give you total space allocated to the filesystem, used space and % of free space.
Whereas du would give you space listings directory wise.

df command should be enough to find out spcae details about a file system, unless you want it directory wise.

Hope it helps.

Thanks!
nua7
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Old 06-11-2008
Hi

Thanks for you valuable inputs.


Regards,
Manas
 
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