Bob Proulx wrote: > Jim Meyering wrote: >> For minimal overhead ls, use only the -1U options. >> I.e., type exactly this: >> >> env ls -1U > > What benefit is provided by invoking through 'env' in that example > without any environment modifications specified? I am sure I am > missing something and would enjoy the education.
Hi Bob, Using "env" like that is the portable and shell-agnostic way to ensure you run the program rather than an alias or shell function named "ls".
