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Subject: Re: Cleanup unused files and other junk ...
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> Is there a good and dependable procedure for cleaning up the file
> systems from unused junk that just clutters valuable disc space?
>
> I am already aware of the 'periodic daily' scripts
> 'clear_tmp_enable=3DYES' option for the rc.conf file, but where else can
> one safely remove files.
>
> For example, is it safe to delete all distfiles?

=46rom hier(7):
"/tmp/      temporary files that are not guaranteed to persist across sys-
                tem reboots",
so clearing /tmp is safe for files not used after last boot.

Deleting distfiles is safe if they aren't used.