Fileprune
Fileprune
http://www.spinellis.gr/sw/unix/fileprune/
Automates file deletion
'Fileprune' deletes files from a collection, targeting a given distribution of the file timestamps within time as well as size, number, and age constraints. It is meant to keep a set of periodically-created backup files to a manageable size while still providing reasonable access to older versions. The algorithm used for pruning is based on an exponential, Gaussian (normal), or Fibonacci distribution, and provides fine control of the files to delete and allows the retention of recent copies and increasingly aggressive pruning of older files. The retention schedule specifies the age intervals for which files will be retained.
Documentation
User manpage available in HTML format from http://www.spinellis.gr/sw/unix/fileprune/fileprune.pdf
Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| X11 | Janet Casey | 1 April 2004 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
| Diomidis Spinellis | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Tracking,Developer,Support | mailto:dds@aueb.gr |
Software prerequisites
This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 25 February 2017.
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