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Subject: Why doesn't FreeBSD clear /tmp on bootup?
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Hi,

I've seen OpenBSD and some other variants of Unix clearing /tmp on
bootup. But FreeBSD doesn't seem to do so.
Is there any specific reason for this variation or is it just a matter
of taste between these different Operating Systems?

Regards,
sac.