Re: Lightweight file viewer?
On Tue, May 20, 2003 at 11:06:17PM -0400, Rick Pasotto wrote:
> On Tue, May 20, 2003 at 10:56:54PM -0400, David Z Maze wrote:
> > stan <stanb@panix.com> writes:
> >
> > > I need a lightweight file viewer for use on a dedicated machien that will
> > > be used by users who have only ever used windoze. here is what I need.
> > >
> > > 1. view only (no edits).
> > > 2. must be able to change fiel being viewd.
> > > 3. must be able to do simple searches.
> >
> > 'less' can do all of these things. Or do you mean something else when
> > you say "file viewer"?
>
> He said *lightweight* and view *only*. 'less' fails on both counts.
i guess i havent used less to its full potential but it seeems to be
view only from where im sitting!
less /var/log/foolog
<nice scrolly view of log>
q
doesnt seem to offer editing or be 'heavy'
am i missing something?
--
Hugh
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