Tail logs using ‘less’

less +F /var/log/exim_mainlog

Make ‘less’ behave like ‘tail -f’. Using +F will put less in follow mode. This works similar to ‘tail -f’. To stop scrolling, use the interrupt (CTRL+c). Then you’ll get the normal benefits of less (scroll, etc.). Pressing SHIFT-F will resume the ‘tailling’. To quit, use the interrupt (CTRL+c) and then press ‘q’

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