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@@ -464,7 +464,7 @@ This command line leads to the following output:
 + SRR7896249_1.fastq.gz
 + SRR7896249_2.fastq.gz
 [00:00] creating tmp directory .... [ok]
-> TMP_DIR=/pasteur/appa/scratch/criscuol/ASSU.lc4DYy80KV
+> TMP_DIR=/tmp/ASSU.lc4DYy80KV
 [00:00] examining SSU databank ...... [ok]
 > selection pattern: Escherichia coli
 > model:  Bacteria  |  Escherichia coli  |  NR_114042.1  |  1467 bps