[G4] Applejack question

James Asherman jimash at optonline.net
Wed Jan 11 14:20:43 PST 2006


On Jan 11, 2006, at 5:01 PM, Kristen wrote:

> Well your right, those of us who are not in know of this utility  
> will not be
> able to help you out. I'm not sure what "disk" repairs one would  
> need to
> make, (sounds like Windows speak)

It's UNIX speak

> or why permissions need "fixing".

Because they get "scragged" when you install new software.

> But I
> come from a strictly Linux world where we don't experience these  
> issues (I
> haven't at least) and I'm sure I'll learn the whys and how comes in  
> due time.
> While cleaning cache's and deleting swap files are done should one  
> want to do
> so. It's not required or nesissary even.

It can really speed things up in a pinch.

> Sometimes I ponder clearing my /tmp
> directory but then you have to ask "why"? I supoose you could  
> answer "just
> cause I wanna".


Because I cycle LOTS of data daily and want it to run good.
Jim
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