> Darren wrote:
>
> I think you're using the wrong tool for that job.
>

Why ? tcpdump *is* supposed to dump tcp/ip packets that it has sniffed on
the network to a file, right ? So why would it be so difficult to let
tcpdump make that 'packet-capture-file' a rotating file, instead of an
ever-increasing-in-size file ? Ive worked with some commercial packet
sniffers in the past that let you do exactly the same thing, some even
include an option to 'stop' the capture when the filesize reaches X mb, or
'wrap' the file, and throw out the oldest  entry's.

Anyways, if youve got a better suggestion for a standard unix tool that can
accomplish that, im dying to know about it...
;)


Sincerely,

J.Smith

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