On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:03:16 -0400 (EDT), Stephen Powell wrote: > > I think what you're asking is "How do I save a copy of my terminal output > when I'm not logged on via xterm (or some equivalent program)?" Is that > what you are asking? If that is what you want to do, the "script" command > works well for this purpose. For example, > > # script install.log > Script started, output file is install.log > # aptitude update > ... > # aptitude full-upgrade > ... > # exit > Script done, output file is install.log
One thing I neglected to mention is that escape sequences and other control codes are preserved literally in the log file. This can lead to strange-looking output when perusing the log file afterwards with less. To circumvent this problem, use the -r and -f options of less. For example, $ less -fr install.log -r is the "raw" option and allows the escape sequences and control codes to take effect, so that you see the colors as the were originally. -f eliminates the message "install.log" may be a binary file. See it anyway? and causes less to display the file without asking for permission. -- .''`. Stephen Powell <zlinux...@wowway.com> : :' : `. `'` `- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/2079979563.19797171268841796924.javamail.r...@md01.wow.synacor.com -- .''`. Stephen Powell <zlinux...@wowway.com> : :' : `. `'` `- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/408698709.19882721268859617428.javamail.r...@md01.wow.synacor.com
