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by walrus 4375 days ago
> [...] sudo less /var/log/upstart/app.log, 99999... oh, this log ACTUALLY has 99999 lines. Waiting, Waiting (note to self: google the command to jump to the end, there must be one).

G (as in shift-g) jumps to the end of the file in less. Or use tail instead.

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If things are configured correctly the 'end' key on the keyboard will do that too.

Also, less has build in help if you press 'h'.

Easier to remember:100%

0%, 45%, etc work like you'd expect