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Re: Faster ls when there are thousands of files in a directory
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Bob Proulx |
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Re: Faster ls when there are thousands of files in a directory |
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Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:27:13 -0600 |
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Jim Meyering wrote:
> For minimal overhead ls, use only the -1U options.
> I.e., type exactly this:
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> env ls -1U
What benefit is provided by invoking through 'env' in that example
without any environment modifications specified? I am sure I am
missing something and would enjoy the education.
Bob