Lazyread is a software tool that enables automatic scrolling of files or command output on the screen.
Lazyread is capable of rendering various file types, including text, HTML, PDF, gzip, tar, zip, ar, bzip2, MS-Word, nroff (man pages), binary executables, directories, .deb, .so, .rpm, piped output from other programs, and much more. Whether it is for work, study, or entertainment, as long there is a supported file type, Lazyread has got you covered.
The user interface is intuitive, and there are many options to customize the program's functioning to the user's needs. The program's usage is straightforward, with several command line options available to lower-case, upper-case, highlight, search, display files, and more. The command line also allows you to customize the file to be scrolled, set the scrolling speed, highlight specific rows or characters, and more.
The program also comes with several option keys to interact with while running. For instance, you can use q to quit the program, p to pause, spacebar to super-fast scroll, c to clear the screen, among others.
Interestingly, the program allows external editing for files with the option 'e.' Lazyread is a well-rounded program that comes with fantastic features to enhance your overall user experience. In summary, the latest version brings with it more support for file types, full control over piped output, improved command line processing, among other features. Overall, Lazyread is a must-have tool that is worth giving a try.
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