Re: less, exit but left content on screen

[michael <cs@networkingnewsletter.org.uk>]

On Sun, 2007-08-05 at 11:53 -0400, Tong Sun wrote:
> Package: less
> Version: 394-4
> Severity: wishlist
> 
> I remember that I used to be able to exit 'less' by command key 'x' or
> something so that the content just viewed is left on screen, instead of
> being cleared and restored to the screen before invoking 'less'. But I
> found there is no such capability in current less (version 394). Or
> is there? 
> 
> I am not sure whether my memory is correct or not, but I think such
> capability, leaving the just viewed content on screen, is desirable in
> certain circumstances. I hope such capability be implemented/put back
> into less. 
> 
> Thanks 
> 
> Tong

less -X file

works as expected for me (ie leaves content on the screen); you can also
set LESS env var appropriately.