Have you EVER heard of or used the tac command?
- By Wajih
- CompTIA Linux+
- 6 Replies
Honestly, I’ve never really used “tac”, even though I know it exists — probably because I’m not a big fan of “cat” in the first place (sorry, cat lovers).
Instead, I’m more of a “less” person. Why? Because it lets me search, scroll forward, AND go back — basically, it’s like having superpowers in the terminal.
And the best part? “less” sneaks in a bunch of vi-like tricks. So if you’re already comfortable with vi (or vim for the cool kids), you’ll probably join me in the Team Less fan club.
Instead, I’m more of a “less” person. Why? Because it lets me search, scroll forward, AND go back — basically, it’s like having superpowers in the terminal.
And the best part? “less” sneaks in a bunch of vi-like tricks. So if you’re already comfortable with vi (or vim for the cool kids), you’ll probably join me in the Team Less fan club.