tail command refreshing output automatically

tail output refresh automatically

[rubenbla]

I kinda remember to use the tail command to display the contents of the end of a file (that is being loaded with new lines by another process) and refresh the output automatically every n seconds.

Was it a dream or is it possible?

Thanks!

[jmccormac]

tail -f filename

-s can be used to set the update interval. Remember Linux has manpages so you can always type man commandname to get help.

Regards...jmcc

[rubenbla]

Thanks jmccormac:

Characters in my man pages are a little bit corrupted and I missed -f -s options.

[bulldog]

You can also look at the last x number of lines;
tail -10f filename (last 10 lines)