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Deleting files

Another way to conserve disk space is to not save files because you "might need them someday." If you want to keep them indefinitely, download them to a micro and keep them on your own floppy disk, or write them to tape or floppy disc That way, you'll have your own copy even when your account expires, and you can always upload them when you want them on line again. If you think it takes too long or costs too much to do this, reconsider how much keeping the file around indefinitely is worth to you.

You can also use any of the following methods to help you delete files:

• Use the ls -Fl command to display your files. This command marks executable files with an asterisk (`*') and prints the sizes of the files.

• Delete temporary files first before you log out.

• In a crunch, delete your .o, core, and executable files; you can always rebuild them by recompiling the source code.

• If you don't need to keep your mail, delete it.

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