How to clear/reset syslog?

[joe at actionline.com]

Craig wrote:
> as root...
>
>> /var/log/messages
>
> which is shorthand for, echo "" > /var/log/messages
>
> or whichever file you want to empty.
>
> Done

Thanks again.  That helps.  I did know how to do that, but I just wondered
if it was okay to empty those voluminous files from time to time.

I've also found out how to put a stop to the voluminous reports.