Re: Faster ls when there are thousands of files in a directory

[Bob Proulx]

Jim Meyering wrote:
> Bob Proulx wrote:
> > Jim Meyering wrote:
> >> For minimal overhead ls, use only the -1U options.
> >> I.e., type exactly this:
> >>
> >>     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.
> 
> Using "env" like that is the portable and shell-agnostic way to ensure
> you run the program rather than an alias or shell function named "ls".

Ah...  Yes.  Good call.

Thanks!
Bob