Updatedb -- is it truly necessary to run?

From: Al Leitch (al_3*&leitch_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 08/21/04 

Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 14:31:21 -0700

I understand that Updatedb is neccesary to update the slocate database,
which allows for fast file finding. However, it's extremely annoying
when I'm doing something, especially something a bit CPU intensive and
then updatedb kicks in. Could anyone tell me how to disable updatedb
from automatically kicking in? Thanx

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