From abd05a411c57f9f986ec4a457ceee5ba7e5db29c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Karel Zak Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:25:30 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] lsfd; (man) add hint about default output Signed-off-by: Karel Zak --- misc-utils/lsfd.1.adoc | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/misc-utils/lsfd.1.adoc b/misc-utils/lsfd.1.adoc index e5517674e7..de59b4efcf 100644 --- a/misc-utils/lsfd.1.adoc +++ b/misc-utils/lsfd.1.adoc @@ -28,8 +28,13 @@ specific features like namespaces with simpler code. *lsfd* is not a drop-in replacement for *lsof*; they are different in the command line interface and output formats. +The default output is subject to change. So whenever possible, you should avoid using +default outputs in your scripts. Always explicitly define expected columns by using +*--output* _columns-list_ in environments where a stable output is required. + *lsfd* uses Libsmartcols for output formatting and filtering. See the description of *--output* -option for customizing the output format, and *--filter* option for filtering. +option for customizing the output format, and *--filter* option for filtering. Use *lsfd --help* +to get a list of all available columns. == OPTIONS -- 2.47.3