UNIX in a Nutshell: System V Edition

UNIX in a Nutshell: System V EditionSearch this book
Previous: Reference: newgrpChapter 2
UNIX Commands
Next: Reference: nice
 

news

news [options] [item_files]

Consult the news directory for information on current events. With no arguments, news prints all current item_files. Items usually reside in /usr/news or /var/news.

Options

-a

Print all news items, whether current or not.

-n

Print names of news items, but not their contents.

-s

Report the number of current news items.


Previous: Reference: newgrpUNIX in a Nutshell: System V EditionNext: Reference: nice
Reference: newgrpBook IndexReference: nice

The UNIX CD Bookshelf NavigationThe UNIX CD BookshelfUNIX Power ToolsUNIX in a NutshellLearning the vi Editorsed & awkLearning the Korn ShellLearning the UNIX Operating System