* Jan Minar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2003-12-17 16:23]: > On Wed, Dec 17, 2003 at 01:07:35PM -0500, Lou Losee wrote: > > * Gruessle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2003-12-17 12:21]: > > > > > > Is there a way I can open man files in a text editor. > > > I like to print one but have not configured my printer jet. > > > So I will email it to my other pc. > > > > > Try man xxx | col -b > text-filename > > This actually should not work, you have to tell man(1) it should send the > formatted manpage to stdout, instead of messing with the pager. > Replace `foo' with the desired program name. > > $ man --pager cat foo | col -b > text-filename >
Well perhaps it should not work, but it does. I have used the construct for years now. In chasing down the man pager, it appears to default to 'less'. Try it you may like it - simple and quick. Lou -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
