Thanks to all for good clues. v451 of "less" is desirable because it adds support for GNU regular expressions. Since the "to do" section of http://packages.qa.debian.org/l/less.html says:
"A new upstream version is available: 451, you should consider packaging it." It looks like it will eventually move through "unstable", and next iteration of "testing". I'll keep an eye open for it. I'll try the back-ports route if my need becomes pressing. Incidentally, Debian packages tracking is very pleasant; I find "experimental", "unstable", "testing", "stable" process quite sensible, effective. Cheers! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CACEynZ_-Q_NWEBdnBce=Z=pz-v8pjhw2mjwfk8xjh0bx9y_...@mail.gmail.com