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From: "N.J. Mann" <njm@njm.f2s.com>
To: Jeff Laine <wtf.jlaine@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: keep track of a text file
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In message <2b98f2f70709300956w5bf6b0das679279446d1962b0@mail.gmail.com>, Jeff Laine wrote:
> 
> Just wonder about one catch: is it possible to keep track of any text file's
> contents in a real time?
> For example, I open ttyv1 and via some magic command :) I get my file's
> contents updating in real time if any modifications occured.
> 
> Any advices will be very much appreciated.

tail -f <filename>

man tail(1) for details


Cheers,
       Nick.
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