On Sun, Mar 09, 2003 at 05:02:24PM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > 'more' can't go back when reading from standard input. Try > > installing 'less' instead; it's a better pager in other ways > > anyway. > > Even better, use "most"; it supports color. I would have > turned my nose up at that, until read a few man pages. > > Kevin
an excellent tip. mind if i append this to my collection? (see below...) -- I use Debian/GNU Linux version 3.0; Linux server 2.4.20-k6 #1 Mon Jan 13 23:49:14 EST 2003 i586 unknown DEBIAN NEWBIE TIP #134 from Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : Looking for a BETTER PAGER? Try "most"; it supports color. I would have turned my nose up at that, until I read a few man pages. apt-get install most update-alternatives --config pager export PAGER=most Also see http://newbieDoc.sourceForge.net/ ... -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]