Description of problem: Logrotate complains about files ending with ~ character even if it's present in taboo extensions. How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. Edit a file in /etc/logrotate.d 2. Make some changes 3. Save the file (backup file is created with ~ extension) 4. Launch logrotate Actual results: Logrotate makes an error : error: Ignoring xxxxx~, because of ~ ending If logrotate is executed by crontab, an email is sent Expected results: If ~ is present in taboo extensions (which is true by default) no error should be reported at all
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An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2008-0703.html