Description of problem: logrotate does not honor a "size" directive larger than 1895825408 bytes. For example, I'd like to use "size 10000M" to rotate files when they are 10G or larger. It would also be nice if logrotate honored "G" in addition to "M" and "k" for size. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): # rpm -q logrotate logrotate-3.7.4-9 How reproducible: Always. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Place "size 10000M" in the configuration (e.g., /etc/logrotate.conf). 2. Run "logrotate -d /etc/logrotate.conf" 3. The value in "rotating pattern" is always capped at 1895825408 bytes. Actual results: rotating pattern: /files0/log/network.log 1895825408 bytes (9 rotations) Expected results: rotating pattern: /files0/log/network.log 10737418240 bytes (9 rotations) Additional info:
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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-2011-0816.html