On Wed, 08 May 2013 08:47:40 +0200, Alan McKinnon wrote:

> >> $ cat /etc/group | grep lp  
> > 
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_(Unix)#Useless_use_of_cat  
> 
> In code, yes.
> 
> Whilst debugging on the command line, no. That's just nitpicking.
> 
> I call this the "Useless use of calling people on the useless use of
> cat"
> 
> It is FAR more efficient to up-arrow, backspace, type new search string,
> press enter, when debugging....

grep /etc/group -e lp

Should keep both of you happy :P


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Neil Bothwick

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