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Netscape Cache
PREFACE:
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case, the quotes are for clarity. You do not type the quotes when typing the command, and the quotes will not actually appear in the file
name.
THE PROBLEM:
Mail-only users especially will run into trouble from Netscape creating huge
cache directories in their newton home directory, where they have little disk
quota available. The culprit is usually the ".netscape" directory which you
can see if you type "ls -a ~" on newton (without the ""s). The reason it doesn't
usually show up is that any file or folder that begins with a "." doesn't appear
under a normal "ls". These netscape directories frequently use upwards of 2MB
of diskspace.
HOW TO SOLVE THE IMMEDIATE PROBLEM:
First you need to remove that .netscape directory which is causing all manner
of quota problems. First, make sure you are in your home directory (on newton
type "cd" and hit return) Then on newton type "rm -rf .netscape" and hit return.
Make sure you type it exactly as it appears, as otherwise you could possibly
delete important files.
HOW TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN:
In order to reduce your cache size (or how much junk netscape will stick in
your home directory) for good, do the following. Note: after doing this you
_will_ have a new .netscape directory, but don't delete it! It should no longer
grow to an unruly size after you do the following:
- Open Netscape. (type "netscape" and hit return)
- Go the the "Options" menu at the top and pull down "Network Preferences..."
- You should see a series of "folder tabs" along the top of the window that
appears, one of which is labeled "Cache" Click on that one.
- In the box to the right of "Disk Cache", highlight the number "5000" (or
whatever is there), and type "0"
- Click the "OK" button at the bottom of the window.
- Go back up to the "Options" menu and choose the last item "Save Options"
- Quit Netscape (optional)
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