Re:Advancing in the Bash Shell
by pmoriarty on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @02:17AM
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I like the incremental searching that using control-r lets you do. That can come in really handy when I don't remember precisely what the command I want is.
I can start typing and then type more once I see some results to hone in more precisely to what I want, or even backspace over some of what I've typed and type some more without having to start all over again.
Also, using control-r instead of the arrow keys doesn't force me to move my wrists and lets me keep my fingers mostly on the home row. I try to use the arrow keys as little as possible.
Re:Advancing in the Bash Shell
by felixschl on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @04:36AM
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You should be able to use ctrl-p/n for arrow up/down. That keeps your hand on the homerow. Forget about arrow keys (especially on a typical mac keyboard).
I can start typing and then type more once I see some results to hone in more precisely to what I want, or even backspace over some of what I've typed and type some more without having to start all over again.
Also, using control-r instead of the arrow keys doesn't force me to move my wrists and lets me keep my fingers mostly on the home row. I try to use the arrow keys as little as possible.