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Re: man files to text editor



Lou Losee wrote:
* Gruessle <debian@orces.com> [2003-12-17 12:21]:

Is there a way I can open man files in a text editor.
I like to print one but have not configured my printer jet.
So I will email it to my other pc.


Try man xxx | col -b > text-filename

it will give you a text version of the man page.

Lou



T'is fantastic: works like a charm: never knew that!

Hugo.



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