Re: Multi-tasking
G'day,
> Is there a way I can multi-task in debian? Like with Win95, you can
>open two programs and switch between them. I compare files, and it would
>make my life easier if I could switch between two files, rather then
>editing it, looking at a section, quiting, then editing and comparing it
>with the other. I use pico when I edit the files.
I assume a million ppl have already replied to this to suggest the ALT-F1
ALT-F2 sort of thing, but something that I find I use heaps is a program
called Screen, which is especially useful when you are telneting to a Linux
box. You can open multiple windows and switch between them with CTL-C n
(where n is your virtual screen) - at least, I think it's CTL-C...
It's easy to use, well documented, packaged for debian, and is a bit less
of a stretch on the fingers than ALT-Fn
damon
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