According to the docs from man yum... "keepcache Either `1' or `0'. Determines whether or not yum keeps the cache of headers and packages after successful installation. Default is '1' (keep files)" A fresh install of f17 shows grep cache /etc/yum.conf cachedir=/var/cache/yum/$basearch/$releasever keepcache=0 So which is correct? -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org