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to: Robert Wolfe
from: Mike Johnsone
date: 2006-12-23 10:00:00
subject: Re: Recursive ls on book...?

RW> As is the case with 'locate' IMO.  Then again, in order to use
RW> that one successfully, you need to make sure you run 'updatedb'
RW> as root on a somewhat regular basis.  Me, I just run it as
RW> needed.

Running updatedb as root isn't a good idea unless you addd to the config file 
that you didn't want certain directories added to the database. Then again, it
depends if you ever use your system as a servver for others.

Mike

P.S: Can't spell today

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