I think what is really needed is to have the logfile added to the logrotate list, so it is kept under control.
I added this file to /etc/logrotate.d/ ** Attachment added: "logrotate config for the uvcdynctrl-udev logs" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libwebcam/+bug/811604/+attachment/4763934/+files/uvcdynctrl-udev -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/811604 Title: uvcdynctrl spams uvcdynctrl-udev.log and fills up filesystem To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libwebcam/+bug/811604/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs