Limit output of all Linux commands

Question

I\'m looking for a way to limit the amount of output produced by all command line programs in Linux, and preferably tell me when it is limited.

I\'m working over a s

Answer 1

Assuming you're working over a network connection, like ssh, into a remote server then try piping the output of the command to less. That way you can manage and navigate the output from the program on the server better. Use 'j' and 'k' to move up and down per line and 'ctrl-u' and 'ctrl-d' to move 1/2 a page up and down. When you do this only the relevant text (i.e. what fits on the screen) will be transmitted over the network.