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Sometimes it might be useful to paste the content of a log file related to a question. If the part of the log a short one the markdown for code might be good enough to embed the text into the question:

Logfile line 1
line 2
line 3
...

But what should be used for log files that have hundreds of lines that could be relevant to answer a question?

  1. Should I upload the file somewhere?
  2. Should I use a service like pastebin.com? If yes, is there something similar for the Ubuntu community?
  3. Should I paste it as code anyway?
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If you need to include a really big log file the recommended method is to upload it to http://paste.ubuntu.com and provide the link in your question.

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  • pastebinit!
    – muru
    Commented Apr 19, 2015 at 13:58
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    It is best to post the relevant lines, error messages and warnings . People do not want to read the same message over and over and long lines of normal logs or repetitive warnings are boring.
    – Panther
    Commented Apr 20, 2015 at 18:02
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    If you don't know what is relevant, it is best to post al the logs.
    – solsTiCe
    Commented Apr 27, 2015 at 19:22

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