Ewan Dunbar wrote:
>
> On Sat, 24 Apr 1999, Jerry Lynn Kreps wrote:
>
> >
> > > Kim Wing Fung wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello
> > >
> > > Can some one please help. Why is it that the tar program
> > > sonetimes generates "ghost files" which can be seen, but it's
> > > permissions can never be changed not even as root. These files can
> > > never be removed and have some obscure name made up of what seems like
> > > random characters. How can i stop these files from appearing and how
> > > do i get rid of those files which have appeared on my computer?
> > >
> > > Kim Wing Fung
> >
> > I don't know of any "ghost" files that root doesn't have permission to
> > manipulate.
> > Can you give more information?
> >
> > Do a directory listing into a text file (# vdir > mydirlisting.txt &)
>
> Auughh! Why on earth wouldn't you just do `ls -l > mydirlisting`?
Which is easier to type and doesn't require switches? ;-)
> Remember, you're not in DOS anymore.
Why don't you help Kim with the problem instead of making petty
criticisms of someone who IS trying to help.
Remember, it doesn't take any talent to shoot the wounded or eat the
young...
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JLK
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right.
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