[ubuntu-in] How best to clear Var apt cache

[Mallikarjun]

On 05/15/2010 03:18 PM, NARENDRA DIWATE wrote:
> I know i can go gksu nautilus and delete the Apt Cache in /var, but is there
> a better way of doing it.
> Something that will delete all extraneous cache and log files that buildup
> after a while of usage. Something like CCleaner in Windows. I know Linux
> does not collect too much extraneous data, but i am sure there is a lot that
> can be cleaned to clear up space on a space constrained drive/partition.
>
>   
Yea, you are right.

/sudo apt-get clean/

Also now and then you can run *Computer Janitor* program under *System
--> Admin*


> Any ideas where this buildup happens and how to safely clean/clear it?
>
> Regards
>
> Narendra Diwate
>
>   


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