---
name: "less"
section: "3pm"
platform: "linux"
package: "perl-5.004-doc"
version: "5.004.05-6"
release: "Debian 2.2 (Potato)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/less/3pm"
---

# less(3pm)

perl pragma to request less of something from the compiler

## NAME

less - perl pragma to request less of something from the compiler

## SYNOPSIS

```
    use less;  # unimplemented
```

## DESCRIPTION

Currently unimplemented, this may someday be a compiler directive to make certain trade-offs, such as perhaps

```
    use less 'memory';
    use less 'CPU';
    use less 'fat';
```