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Resolving df and du reporting different output

If df and du give different output of disk usage. Then, most probably it is due to "open file descriptors".

Run `ls +L1` to get a listing of open files that have been unlinked or removed. Note the file size and kill or restart the respective service.

Reference: walkernews.net

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