What is the name and path of the main system log? - Answer: /var/log/messages By default, the main system log is /var/log/messages.

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Answer: /var/log/messages

By default, the main system log is /var/log/messages.

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Question: What is the name and path of the main system log?

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Answer: /var/log/messages

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Name of the main system log is "messages" and path is
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