[X4U] OK with cron tasks if apps left running?

[Paul Bentley]

On 9 Jan 2009, at 00:04, John Baltutis wrote:

> As Randy noted, run them manually-no need for 3rd-party apps.
>
> In the Terminal: sudo periodic daily weekly monthly
>
> Do note that the weekly task produces a truncated locate database.  
> If you want
> a complete one, run: sudo /usr/libexec/locate.updatedb

John, could you expand on what the implications of having a truncated  
locate database are, and do you know if the complete locate database  
is what you get if the overnight tasks run?

Thanks

pb