Re: [SLE] update locate

From: Bob S. (usr_at_sanctum.com)
Date: 06/04/04

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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 01:11:45 -0400

    On Thursday 03 June 2004 03:17 pm, Carlos E. R. wrote:
    > The Thursday 2004-06-03 at 00:59 -0400, Bob S. wrote:
    > > Thanks for replying guys. The reason I wanted to update
    > > immediately is that I had a whole list of files I wanted to get rid
    > > of. After deleting them i wanted to make sure I got rid of them
    > > all. updatedb did it for me.
    >
    > You can also use "locate -e whatever", and it will only list those
    > files that really exists.
    >
    > --
    > Cheers,
    > Carlos Robinson

    Thanks Carlos,

    Much simpler that doing an updatedb and waiting for it.
    We learn new things every day.

    Bob S. 

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