Wayne Brehob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On Mon, 11 Oct 2004, Christian SIMON wrote: [...] > There is a system 'unlink' command, and I believe this can be used to > remove directories as well as files.
There is just a slight problem to the reasoning: If unlink has been used (I don't have the documentation for it so I can't double check) but on Un*x systems in general, a file is not removed as long as any program uses the file or directory. The idea behind this is that a program can create a file in /tmp and then remove it. That way the temporary file will be removed from the system as soon as the program quits - even if it crashes. No more left-behind temporary files. If you logged in I assume your home directory is marked as used by your master process and will not be removed as long as that one is still living. As soon as you reboot or log off, it dies. I have no idea what the problem is, but if this is the problem, all your files will be deleted as soon as you reboot - or more specifically, when you log off. You might maybe, maybe save it by simply cut the power - not selecting "power down" but simple remove the cord and the battery. When you then switches on, the system will detect a "dirty" file system, i.e. one that isn't properly unmounted, and run a fsck. I would suggest a couple of hours of searching and asking in different Linux forums. USENET might be an option if you is familiar with it (can be accessed via Google's Groups). I'm convinced similar problems has been discussed before (not necessarily the problem with the home directory but how to un-unlink). -- ( http://hem.bredband.net/steverud/ ! Wei Wu Wei ) ( Meaning of U2 Lyrics, Roleplaying ! To Do Without Do ) ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: IT Product Guide on ITManagersJournal Use IT products in your business? Tell us what you think of them. Give us Your Opinions, Get Free ThinkGeek Gift Certificates! Click to find out more http://productguide.itmanagersjournal.com/guidepromo.tmpl _______________________________________________ Fink-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/fink-users
