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Subject: Re: Simple command to reset / clear all logs?
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2011-01-12 17:04, Redd Vinylene:
> Hi,
>
> Is there a simple command to reset / clear everything in my /var/log? I've
> done a lot of testing, configuring, trial and error and most of my logs are
> just full of bullshit and I'd like a fresh start :-)
>
> Thanks!

Sometimes I use rm /var/log/*

Use with utmost caution!