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. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]