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Please, explain advantages of "private tmp" feature in debian

Tue May 12, 2020 4:56 am

Hi,

I have noticed the "privat tmp" extension (/tmp/private-.... -service.- ) in debian Buster.

I understand, some dedicated services use their own /tmp directory. I am a bit troubled by the reason for:

What are the advantages? What is the reason for?
How long is this /tmp directory extension valid? Until next reboot? What happens with (old) invalid pathes after reboot
How to disable this feature most easily - not "hacking" the system?
How to find out the temporary path name "/tmp/ ...." of each service after a boot ?
How to disable this feature in a general way for all services (switch back to the "old " /tmp usage ) ?

Any other remarks recommending usage of this feature?

Thanks in advance!

Regards wifi

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