os 10.4.3 server filling with invisible files

[gregrobbie]

Hi

I have a Mini 1.25gHz with 512 mb RAM running 10.4.3 Server. The boot partition is 10 gb, of which 2.6 gb is used by valid data. Of the remaining 7.4 gb, however, 6.4 gb is "full" of some sort of invisible files which I can't dig up anywhere. Does anyone have any help? I have the option of formatting and making the full 80gb available to the boot partition, but I am pretty sure that will just fill up as well. I would rather deal with this problem now when my eyes are open. Thanks all

 

[puskas]

Try this mate

Sudo du –sh /*

I came across it the other day. 'du' stands for disk usage, and the above command will tell you how much data is in the root of the HD. The * is a wildcard, so you will be able to tell how much is in the heaviest folder.

 

[MisterMe]

The ole 10 GB boot partitiion... This is entirely too small. You are using your computer as a server. It is probably handling very large files. The MacOS X Unix-based virtual memory system needs lots of hard drive space in the boot partition. Your boot partition does not cut it.

 

[Kees Buijs]

Hi

I have a Mini 1.25gHz with 512 mb RAM running 10.4.3 Server. The boot partition is 10 gb, of which 2.6 gb is used by valid data. Of the remaining 7.4 gb, however, 6.4 gb is "full" of some sort of invisible files which I can't dig up anywhere. Does anyone have any help? I have the option of formatting and making the full 80gb available to the boot partition, but I am pretty sure that will just fill up as well. I would rather deal with this problem now when my eyes are open. Thanks all

Who told you about the 2.6gb of 'valid' data. The finder does leave a few maps out (like the entire linux system area).

Also du can be used to find hidden files, although it certainly is not user friendly.

Best you find out how your boot drive is filled and determine how much space you need at least. If 10gb (with a lot of spare room) is not enough, re-install, but i would suggest, add another drive to your system as DATA disk, so your data is better protected.


Good luck, Kees