When I uninstall software, I prefer to remove all associated data too. However, I've noticed that some programs leave behind files after uninstallation. I was advised to manually delete files located in .config/software_name and .local/share/software_name if I don't plan to use the software again. Is this a good approach?
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When you uninstall software, it usually only removes the files that were initially installed, which is important to avoid deleting user-generated files. However, if the software left files in your home directory (like in ~/.config, ~/.cache, or ~/.local/share), it's generally safe to remove them if you're sure you won't need them again. Just be careful with configuration files that might contain important user settings!
Thanks for the clarity! So it's mainly about knowing what those files are, right?