how & where do I initiate commands to free up disk space? (I don'tunderstand computers) [duplicate]
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Root drive is running out of disk space. How can I free up space?
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Ditto above. I don't know the location- I went to search your computer icon, typed in check disc space, clicked on list of discs. It lists GB disc, CD/DVD drive and 2 block devices. Now what?
OK, I opened terminal with Ctrl+Alt+T. Now what?
Note said to input /boot or sudo apt autoremove or COMPRESS=xz in/etc/initramfs-tools/initramfs.conf.
I'm afraid to start putting things in. If I do, do I then just hit enter?
This all started because new security updates wouldn't install until I free up 94.8m.
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This question already has an answer here:
What is a terminal and how do I open and use it?
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Root drive is running out of disk space. How can I free up space?
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Other answers say what commands to type in but I don't know where to go to start!
Total newbie
Ditto above. I don't know the location- I went to search your computer icon, typed in check disc space, clicked on list of discs. It lists GB disc, CD/DVD drive and 2 block devices. Now what?
OK, I opened terminal with Ctrl+Alt+T. Now what?
Note said to input /boot or sudo apt autoremove or COMPRESS=xz in/etc/initramfs-tools/initramfs.conf.
I'm afraid to start putting things in. If I do, do I then just hit enter?
This all started because new security updates wouldn't install until I free up 94.8m.
disk
edited Apr 10 at 18:01
David Foerster
26.2k1361106
asked Apr 10 at 10:54
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marked as duplicate by Byte Commander, karel, David Foerster, Eric Carvalho, Fabby Apr 11 at 21:53
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
Check the first two answers to askubuntu.com/q/5980 for a start.
– dsstorefile1
Apr 10 at 11:06
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Disk space is usually freed up by deleting files/folders. You don't need commands to do this, you can use the file manager. Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some command that you don't understand.
– danzel
Apr 10 at 11:31
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Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some POSSIBLY HARMFUL command that you don't understand. You should find out exactly what the commands do by reading the manual page; for example:man rm
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Apr 10 at 12:54
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Root drive is running out of disk space. How can I free up space?
12 answers
Other answers say what commands to type in but I don't know where to go to start!
Total newbie
Ditto above. I don't know the location- I went to search your computer icon, typed in check disc space, clicked on list of discs. It lists GB disc, CD/DVD drive and 2 block devices. Now what?
OK, I opened terminal with Ctrl+Alt+T. Now what?
Note said to input /boot or sudo apt autoremove or COMPRESS=xz in/etc/initramfs-tools/initramfs.conf.
I'm afraid to start putting things in. If I do, do I then just hit enter?
This all started because new security updates wouldn't install until I free up 94.8m.
disk
edited Apr 10 at 18:01
David Foerster
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asked Apr 10 at 10:54
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This question already has an answer here:
What is a terminal and how do I open and use it?
5 answers
Root drive is running out of disk space. How can I free up space?
12 answers
Other answers say what commands to type in but I don't know where to go to start!
Total newbie
Ditto above. I don't know the location- I went to search your computer icon, typed in check disc space, clicked on list of discs. It lists GB disc, CD/DVD drive and 2 block devices. Now what?
OK, I opened terminal with Ctrl+Alt+T. Now what?
Note said to input /boot or sudo apt autoremove or COMPRESS=xz in/etc/initramfs-tools/initramfs.conf.
I'm afraid to start putting things in. If I do, do I then just hit enter?
This all started because new security updates wouldn't install until I free up 94.8m.
This question already has an answer here:
What is a terminal and how do I open and use it?
5 answers
Root drive is running out of disk space. How can I free up space?
12 answers
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edited Apr 10 at 18:01
David Foerster
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asked Apr 10 at 10:54
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edited Apr 10 at 18:01
David Foerster
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edited Apr 10 at 18:01
David Foerster
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marked as duplicate by Byte Commander, karel, David Foerster, Eric Carvalho, Fabby Apr 11 at 21:53
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marked as duplicate by Byte Commander, karel, David Foerster, Eric Carvalho, Fabby Apr 11 at 21:53
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
Check the first two answers to askubuntu.com/q/5980 for a start.
– dsstorefile1
Apr 10 at 11:06
1
Disk space is usually freed up by deleting files/folders. You don't need commands to do this, you can use the file manager. Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some command that you don't understand.
– danzel
Apr 10 at 11:31
2
Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some POSSIBLY HARMFUL command that you don't understand. You should find out exactly what the commands do by reading the manual page; for example:man rm
– chili555
Apr 10 at 12:54
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Check the first two answers to askubuntu.com/q/5980 for a start.
– dsstorefile1
Apr 10 at 11:06
1
Disk space is usually freed up by deleting files/folders. You don't need commands to do this, you can use the file manager. Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some command that you don't understand.
– danzel
Apr 10 at 11:31
2
Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some POSSIBLY HARMFUL command that you don't understand. You should find out exactly what the commands do by reading the manual page; for example:man rm
– chili555
Apr 10 at 12:54
Check the first two answers to askubuntu.com/q/5980 for a start.
– dsstorefile1
Apr 10 at 11:06
Check the first two answers to askubuntu.com/q/5980 for a start.
– dsstorefile1
Apr 10 at 11:06
1
1
Disk space is usually freed up by deleting files/folders. You don't need commands to do this, you can use the file manager. Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some command that you don't understand.
– danzel
Apr 10 at 11:31
Disk space is usually freed up by deleting files/folders. You don't need commands to do this, you can use the file manager. Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some command that you don't understand.
– danzel
Apr 10 at 11:31
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Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some POSSIBLY HARMFUL command that you don't understand. You should find out exactly what the commands do by reading the manual page; for example:
man rm– chili555
Apr 10 at 12:54
Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some POSSIBLY HARMFUL command that you don't understand. You should find out exactly what the commands do by reading the manual page; for example:
man rm– chili555
Apr 10 at 12:54
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– dsstorefile1
Apr 10 at 11:06
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Disk space is usually freed up by deleting files/folders. You don't need commands to do this, you can use the file manager. Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some command that you don't understand.
– danzel
Apr 10 at 11:31
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Maybe you should tell us what you are trying to achieve before you run some POSSIBLY HARMFUL command that you don't understand. You should find out exactly what the commands do by reading the manual page; for example:
man rm– chili555
Apr 10 at 12:54