What does core mean?

Mark Phillips phillips@usa.net
Sat, 16 Dec 2000 15:12:38 -0700


Thanks!

Mark

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On Sat, Dec 16, 2000 at 11:17:08AM -0700, Mark Phillips wrote:
> I am running linux 6.1 and on my gnome desktop I see a yellow ball with a
> burning fuse and a sad face with a label underneath that says core. What
> does this mean and what do I do about it?
>

It's a core dump.  Unless you're a developer, delete it.

> Thanks
>
> Mark

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