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Old 01-24-2006, 07:44 AM   #1
Darrell
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Log to screen


Hello!

I have set up a linux box to run my website. I'd like to output the log to screen so I can watch what's happening. Does anyone know how to do this?
 
Old 01-25-2006, 02:32 AM   #2
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Do you want to keep the log open and watch as new entries are added? Try tail -f /path/to/logfile

Without the -f option, tail will just display the last few entries and exit.

If for some reason you're using X, maybe try http://www.goof.com/pcg/marc/root-tail.html to output the logs to your root window.
 
Old 01-25-2006, 02:33 AM   #3
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Do you want to keep the log open and watch as new entries are added? Try tail -f /path/to/logfile

Without the -f option, tail will just display the last few entries and exit.

If for some reason you're using X, maybe try http://www.goof.com/pcg/marc/root-tail.html to output the logs to your root window.
 
  


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