Re: How to clear/reset syslog?

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Author: joe@actionline.com
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Subject: Re: How to clear/reset syslog?

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.



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