$ less +F /var/log/messages
The +F option turns on less ‘follow mode’. It is similar to tail -f but you will have the benefits of less, like scrolling up and down.
To stop tailing, use Ctrl-C and to resume it, press Shift-F.
$ less +F /var/log/messages
The +F option turns on less ‘follow mode’. It is similar to tail -f but you will have the benefits of less, like scrolling up and down.
To stop tailing, use Ctrl-C and to resume it, press Shift-F.
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