Hi Hannes, On Thu, 3 May 2018, Johannes Sixt wrote:
> It is possible to configure 'less', the pager, to use an alternate > screen to show the content, for example, by setting LESS=RS in the > environment. When it is closed in this configuration, it switches > back to the original screen, and all content is gone. > > It is not uncommon to request that the output remains visible in > the terminal. For this, the option --no-pager can be used. But > it is a bit cumbersome to type, even when command completion is > available. Provide a short option, -P, to make the option easier > accessible. > > Signed-off-by: Johannes Sixt <[email protected]> > --- > Given the positive feedback, I resurrect the patch. > > Changes since v1: > - Use -P instead of -N > - Commit message changed as proposed by Kaartic Just a quick note, as mine was a vocal voice against this patch: I find myself using this more and more. So I was wrong to object, and I apologize. Thank you, Dscho
