Where is the temporary directory in Linux?
Problem
Does Linux have a standard temporary directory for general use, like Windows's folder? If so, where is it located? I found an SO question about finding a directory programmatically, but I want to set a temp location in an XML config file ahead of time.
Error Output
C:\Temp
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Fix for: Where is the temporary directory in Linux?
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard version 3.0 says: /tmp : Temporary files The directory must be made available for programs that require temporary files. Programs must not assume that any files or directories in are preserved between invocations of the program. Rationale IEEE standard POSIX.1-2008 lists requirements similar to the above section. Although data stored in may be deleted in a site-specific manner, it is recommended that files and directories located in be deleted whenever the syst…
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