[ubuntu-in] How best to clear Var apt cache

[Narendra Diwate]

>> I know i can go gksu nautilus and delete the Apt Cache in /var, but is
there
>> a better way of doing it.
>> Something that will delete all extraneous cache and log files that
buildup
>> after a while of usage. Something like CCleaner in Windows. I know Linux
>> does not collect too much extraneous data, but i am sure there is a lot
that
>> can be cleaned to clear up space on a space constrained drive/partition.
>>
>>
>Yea, you are right.
>/sudo apt-get clean/
>Also now and then you can run *Computer Janitor* program under *System -->
Admin*

I think both the above methods only delete packages that are currently not
needed and have no use. But it does not delete temp files, browser cache,
thumbnails, old logs, application caches, etc. That is what i am more
interested in knowing.

>> Any ideas where this buildup happens and how to safely clean/clear it?

Regards

Narendra Diwate
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