Linux tmp-like dir in home folder?

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I'd like to make a folder in my GNU/Linux home directory that behaves somewhat like TMPDIR (usually /tmp or /var/tmp); that is, a folder that deletes its contents on reboot or after they've started gathering cobwebs. What's the best way to go about this?

Note that I do not want to simply move the tmp dir to home.

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 01 '11 at 03:30

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It doesn't "delete on reboot"; it only exists in RAM in the first place. Mount tmpfs to a directory under your home directory.

answered Jul 01 '11 at 03:30

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams

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Is there supposed to be a `tmpfs` file in `/dev`? There's not one on my system. Or have I misunderstood? – Cameron Jul 01 '11 at 03:35
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`tmpfs` is a virtual filesystem, just like `proc` or `sysfs`. You can use the name directly without specifying a device file. – Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams Jul 01 '11 at 03:36

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 01 '11 at 03:31

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Put the following in your user's crontab:

@reboot rm -rf /home/user/path/*

answered Jul 01 '11 at 03:31

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Linux tmp-like dir in home folder?

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