Clean rootfs
 

Guys, I don't know whether this information deserves a new topic but yesterday I've found a way to clean the N900 rootfs that worked fine on my device. Please handle this information with care, since I've read about people running ubuntu or debian who got the system erased by this command.
I've typed this (as root):

apt-get autoremove

my free rootfs increased by 8% but before I recommend to try this:

apt-get --simulate autoremove

this command simulates the autoremove action so, you can check the output in order to be sure that only useless packages will be removed.

Try also: apt-get moo

This won't help you in rootfs cleaning but is absolutely safe! ;-)

Re: Clean rootfs
 

I accidentally extracted NITDroid to my root directory (for got a cd /And). Is this a good way to clean out the excess files?

Re: Clean rootfs
 

ive done the exact same thing grrrrr lol

Re: Clean rootfs
 

how to remove useless config.files ? the packages i have already uninstalled through HAM ,but still i can see some of their files in Filebox..
how to get rid of all of them ?
how to do this safely ?

Re: Clean rootfs
 

Try something like:

Re: Clean rootfs
 

it says ..
''E:package couldnt find, <app> not installed so not removed ''
nothing happened i guess,still files can be seen in filebox,rootfs hasnt freed too.

Re: Clean rootfs
 

Yes, use purge for installed apps...

Re: Clean rootfs
 

thanks but what about those config.files appearing in the filebox,i already have uninstalled those apps through HAM..so any solution for that buddy ?

Re: Clean rootfs
 

dpkg -l | grep ^rc (this command will show you a list of apps configuration files still left in the system from uninstalled app)
dpkg --purge <appname> (This will remove it)

Re: Clean rootfs
 

so what you both did to solve this because I also did this but now can't solve this problem