Clearing the /tmp Directory

[SirRawlins]

Hello Guys,

Just a quick query really, I notice that when the box is reset it clears the /tmp directory, is there a way of adding another directory so that it gets cleared when the box is shutdown or reboots?

Thanks,

Rob

[Thinker]

Hi SirRawlins,
You can add the line to remove the contents of the directory you want, in the S01reboot file in /etc/rc.d/rc6.d

Just take care not to remove any other line in the file. Backup the original copy, before you start editing rc6.d, if you wish to be on a safer side.

With Regards,
Thinker

[kern]

I'm not sure /tmp gets cleared on boot automatically in the initscripts. I remember having to add it myself

What thinker replied with wont work, there is no such file

"You can add the line to remove the contents of the directory you want, in the S01reboot file in /etc/rc.d/rc6.d"

looks like he's getting the systemV layout confused with slackwares BSD init layout

if you want it to clear the 'other' directory on boot you could add something similar to this, in /etc/rc.d/rc.local

echo "Emptying /tmp"
rm /tmp/* -rf &1>2 > /dev/null
echo "Emptying /tmp/blech"
rm /tmp/blech/* -rf &1>2 > /dev/null

thats similar to what I have on my system to clear /tmp, the /dev/null part simply throws away the output or any error codes.

[Thinker]

Hi kern and SirRawlins,
Sorry about that. I did not realize at the time of posting that SirRawlins was refering to a Slackware. I should have checked on which forum it was posted.

Thanks kern, for pointing out the mistake.

With Regards,
Thinker

[SirRawlins]

The Thinker: Thanks for your effort buddy.

Kern: Awsome, as always, tell the boss i reccomend you for promotion and a big fat payrise.

Rob

[kern]

The Thinker: Thanks for your effort buddy.

Kern: Awsome, as always, tell the boss i reccomend you for promotion and a big fat payrise.

Rob

heh, I only started 3 months ago at my job, doubt a payrise is any time soon.