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Old 11-11-2003, 06:44 PM   #1
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Question How do I edit /etc/modules.conf file?


I just got my lucent winmodem to work with Mandrake 9.2 but i can't get the modem to be detected when i boot up. i can get it to work through the console but would like to be able to just use kppp to dial out and connect. i was told that adding a command to the /etc/modules.conf file would load the module for my modem at start up but i get a

"The file could not be saved. Please check if you have write permission."

error every time i try. how do i set permissions for this?
also, is modprobe lt_serial the command i would want to put in there and is so would i just enter it as is?

any input would be greatly appreciated!
 
Old 11-11-2003, 06:45 PM   #2
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sorry reread this and it seemed short. were you root when you tried editing it?
you'll have to edit it as root.

Last edited by Peacedog; 11-11-2003 at 06:48 PM.
 
Old 11-11-2003, 06:50 PM   #3
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i know how to log on as root in the console but havn't not found anyway to log on as root in the konqueror browser (which is how i'm accessing the file). do i have to access the file through the console then to edit it and if so how would i do that?
 
Old 11-11-2003, 07:08 PM   #4
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Hi


1.
open console

2.
log in as root
Code:
$ su
3.
edit modules.conf
i use for this editor ( you can use any else)
Code:
$ editor /etc/modules.conf

may the source be with you !

MfG
Loukzyt

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Old 11-11-2003, 07:11 PM   #5
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thanks for the info! i'll give it a try after dinner.....me poor brains need a rest for now.
 
Old 11-11-2003, 07:17 PM   #6
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dinner !?!
at germany we have now 2:20 am
i have to go sleep, bye

Last edited by leukozyt; 11-11-2003 at 07:19 PM.
 
Old 11-11-2003, 07:19 PM   #7
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thx leukozyt, i had the same problem a few months ago and have been trying to find the thread that helped me. so i could help GrapeApe. my linux box is down right now for some upgrade and i couldn't log into to it to get the info. thx again.
 
Old 11-11-2003, 07:22 PM   #8
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thanks to both of ya....i've been bangin' my head against the wall all day!
 
Old 11-11-2003, 07:26 PM   #9
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i found it

K
Configuration
KDE Control Centre
System
Login Manager
Aministrator mode butoon - type root password
Users tab
Uncheck the cross next to Root user, in "hidden users"
appy

Log out
Log in

youll see an icon for root.

taken from

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...ing+in+as+root

root is hidden(for good reason) from the kde login. you'll also see a message if you login to the user interface about the seriousness of this action.
good luck.
 
Old 11-12-2003, 01:16 AM   #10
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thanks peacedog...i was able to get in through the console but i imagine that will come in handy in the future....i still havn't solved my original problem but at least i learned something new.

Last edited by GrapeApe; 11-12-2003 at 01:23 AM.
 
Old 11-13-2003, 07:54 PM   #11
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Quote:
Originally posted by leukozyt
dinner !?!
at germany we have now 2:20 am
i have to go sleep, bye
nur in Deustchland....
...verrückt Deustchen...
 
  


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