Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:53:51 -0500 From: Chris Brennan <xaero@xaerolimit.net> To: Dave <dave@g8kbv.demon.co.uk> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: new user questions. (Before I back myself into a corner!) Message-ID: <AANLkTinAPe_o3ehZ%2BPKnK%2BoV0xquuSVo7g-Y6csZerJv@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <4CEF9A55.29535.48F8EF07@dave.g8kbv.demon.co.uk> References: <4CED8855.23373.40E2965D@dave.g8kbv.demon.co.uk> <4CEEC055.15679.45A559A8@dave.g8kbv.demon.co.uk> <20101125212508.82f1a646.freebsd@edvax.de> <4CEF9A55.29535.48F8EF07@dave.g8kbv.demon.co.uk>
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On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 6:30 AM, Dave <dave@g8kbv.demon.co.uk> wrote: > Yes, I found that, good info. I'm relying on the freebsd.org site man > pages and documentation among others, as I'm finding it too inconvenient > (bad short term memory) using the man pages on the system. At least I > can have the website pages open on a nearby laptop. > > There are two options that I know of that could make this part easier for you 1) screen (tried and true) can do split windows/multiple windows although I've never been able to correctly figure it out 2) tmux (the pretentious upstart), it's a quick install and it's built in help (^b?) is eternally useful and it's options make more sense then screen (to me at least) Don't get me wrong, both serve there purpose. Personally, I prefer tmux but I still use screen for some things. So the choice comes down to what you find that works for you.
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