On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 06:53, Chris Brennan <xa...@xaerolimit.net> wrote: > > On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 6:30 AM, Dave <d...@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.
For a standard installation, there's also the base console functionality: ALT+F(n) key combo - each one, F1 up to (IIRC) F12, gets a different console. I often leave the main console alone to display system messages while I work at other consoles. Or, for that matter, multiple ssh sessions. Kurt _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
