A few questions from a current linux user

Hi, I am currently using Fedora Core 4 linux distribution for my everyday needs like programming, checking emails etc on my two year old HP laptop. I feel that time has come for me to move away from Fedora. I wasted a lot of time compiling libraries and their dependencies. I could benefit from bet

Re: A few questions from a current linux user

First of all, let me thank everyone who has responded to my questions on this mailing list. Hi Giorgos, > I've been meaning to respond to this post for a couple of days, but it > took me a little longer than I originally hoped... Thank you for taking time to write a detailed response. > This ma

stopping less command from garbaging on the screen

Hi, When less exits the entire page history of the less session remains on the screen. How do I prevent less from doing that? Also are you aware of any articles on the web that summarize the behavioral differences like these between linux and freebsd. I have come across the command equivalences b