What is a good text viewer for Linux?

Question

I need to view huge log files from the command line when connecting to a web server. I do not want to open the file and read all the contents in memory, clogging the server memory. I just need to scroll through the page and search the log.

I usually use nano. Is this right with memory?

Answer 1

You do not need editing features. lessenough.

Using:

less /path/to/your/logs

Use the arrow keys or Page Up / Down to navigate. Enter hfor more information.

15.31 :
nano: 23576 kB
less: 3580 kB

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