less really is more
Here’s a tip for unix geeks:
After years of using tail -f to review log files, I’ve discovered this can be done with less in a way that you allows you to browse around the file as well as reviewing the last few lines.
After using less /log/file/path, just press Shift-F to cause it to move to the end of the file and wait for new data.
sandip’s blog just taught me some other uses for less I wasn’t aware of, such as the ability to review compressed files without using a seperate program to first uncompress them. Very nice.
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April 30th, 2005 at 9:50 pm
I’ve learnt a great deal from your blogs as well. Best Wishes –Sandip