Linux custom kernel is huge solution
You may have been expecting a normal sized kernel but if you don't disable these .config options you may have a kernel that is several gigabytes.
CONFIG_SLUB_DEBUG=no
CONFIG_DEBUG_INFO=no
CONFIG_DEBUG_MISC=no
Rebuild and you should find that the kernel is the normal and as expected size.........
lvm resize and use the remaining extra space
df -h
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
/dev/mapper/vg_12-lv_root
50G 1.2G 46G 3% /
tmpfs 7.8G 0&nb........
Thunderbird How-To Copy/Backup/Restore Accounts and Settings to Another Computer
The best way is to use rsync, I've set it up so it doesn't copy unnecessary files, or at least ones I'm sure aren't needed.
Here is the rsync command Iused (adapt to your specific Thunderbird profile location):
rsync -hazv user@remotehost.com:/home/user/.thunderbird/sbrer.default/* /home/user/.thunderbird/4nyb0.default/ --exclude=global* --exclude=Cache --exclude=ImapMail --exclude=Mail
This is a great way to get your e-mail accounts going on a new c........
Windows Secret Hidden Temp Directory to free out of disk space issues
Replace "Administrator" with your username.
C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorLocal SettingsTemp
Ihave often found several gigabytes of temporary files in there! Just be warned that they may not all be deletable if the files are being used by open programs (so close everything you can).
This helped me in a pinch many times when for apparently no reason gigs of disk space are being used for an unknown reason.........