* Theo v. Werkhoven wrote:
> The carbonbased lifeform Troy Piggins inspired comp.unix.admin with:
>> * Logan Shaw wrote:
>>> Troy Piggins wrote:
>>>> I'm using 'tail -f /var/log/mail.log' to keep an eye on my mail
>>>> logs while testing. I was wondering if there is any tools
>>>> similar that might have the ability to color keywords (maybe
>>>> based on REs)? This would help certain keywords stand out more.
>>>
>>> Type "less /var/log/mail.log". Then type "/foo", where "foo" is
>>> a regular expression matching whatever you want to highlight, and
>>> hit return. Now type "F".
>>
>> Thanks Logan, I didn't know less could 'follow'.
>>
>> The other solution by Andreas I like because I can run through a
>> script and use 256 colors for all sort of regexes.
>
> Or use e.g. http://www.vanheusden.com/multitail/ , or
> http://lofimo.anzac.at/ or another log-analyser

That's it! THankyou.

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