Dumb question but its driving me nuts

jepombar · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2007

I use a tcsh and I need to monitor a file that its constantly updating.

In the past I remember using less -(an option) fileName.
This option told less to keep listening to this file and output the any changes.

What is this option??? I think I read the man page for less like 5 times and I can't find it. Is it a less option or is it pipe with something? Please help, thanks.

harmonwood · #2 (**permalink**) 07-03-2007

try using `tail -f`

Shell_Life · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2007

Code:

less +F your_file

or

Code:

tail -f your_file

jepombar · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2007

Thank you so much, now I'll be able to sleep at night.

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