------------------------- USE OF THE /tmp DIRECTORY ------------------------- It is common practice on UNIX systems to use the /tmp directory for temporary storage of files which exceed the disk quota specified for each user's home directory (5 MB, in our case). Such usage of /tmp is allowed on this system, but only within the guidelines explained in the README.TMP file located in the /tmp directory. README.TMP has just been revised, so please read it if you intend to use the /tmp directory for any purpose.