Why is /var so big?

[Rob Rosenthal]

> On Sun, 2005-03-20 at 13:32, Craig White wrote:

>>> > Execute as root: mkdir /var/cache/yum
>>> > Btw. you broke it yourself by deleting all the content below /var/cache/
>>> > (previous thread).
>>> > 
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>> he had help - it wasn't his idea - it was a poor suggestion
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> Isn't there another thread here about protecting your system?
> Not blindly following instructions from some random person on
> the internet is a good place to start.

Okay, I get it.  I'm a dummy.  That's why I back up my data and keep my installation discs handy at all times.

Jephthah: Don't sweat it.  My computer didn't blow up and I'm still using it.

Alexander and Craig:  Thanks for your help.