Unix script - need help 1

[RP001]

I want to write a unix script to get me the last entered command. Then attached this script to one of the cursor keys (probably up-arrow key).
Similiar to how the the up-arrow key works on the DOS command prompt.

Is there a way to do it. Please help!

 

[fredericofonseca]

Why not use ksh instead?

if you use for example the following command
ksh -o vi

you have the full history of commands available by hitting "esc" and then using the normal "vi" keys up/down to access the commands. You can even search for commands as you would do in "vi" with the "/".




Regards

Frederico Fonseca
SysSoft Integrated Ltd

http://www.syssoft-int.com

 

[RP001]

Nah! It didn't work.

I did:-
ksh -o vi
ls
<esc> key

The 'esc' key did not get me anything. I was expecting 'ls' to show up.

I am using SCO UnixWare 7.1.1.

Further details will be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[PHV]

You have to press the <Esc> key and then the <k> letter.
Anyway, man ksh.

Hope This Help
PH.

 

[RP001]

Excellent! It works.

Thank you very much!