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Subject:	Re: 1.7.1 : search inside more returns "Regular expression botch"
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On 4/26/2010 2:45 AM, Fabrice PLATEL wrote:
> While I am viewing a file with the "more" utility, if I want to search
> any expression inside the file by typing "/" then the expression, it
> doesn't search and just displays the message "Regular expression botch".
> Am I the only one having this behaviour ? What does it mean ?? how to
> fix it ?
> Fabrice

'more' is from an obsolete package.  Use 'less' instead.

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A: Yes.
> Q: Are you sure?
>> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
>>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?

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