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rated 0 times [ 5] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 732 / 2 Years ago, thu, december 23, 2021, 11:56:45

I noticed while working on my site through nano/terminal that ubuntu creates weird ~ files.

I've index.php~ etc.

I imagine this are backup files? is this correct? why does it do this? and how do I get rid of this functionality?

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answered 2 Years ago fectlyole · Accepted Answer

Yes, those are backup files, most Unix editors do that. You can disable them with:

unset backup

in your ~/.nanorc. See man nanorc for more information.