how to edit a txt file through console

safrout · 01-25-2003, 07:44 AM

i am using a built in vedio card intel 82845g/gl wich has no support on xfree 4.2.1

so the solution is:
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modify the /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 file and change the driver line to:

Section "Device"
...
Driver "vesa"
...
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but i don't know how shall i edit a txt file under console
can anyone help me plz

acid_kewpie · 01-25-2003, 08:01 AM

use a text editor, like pico, vi, emacs... check their manpages for info.

DavidPhillips · 01-25-2003, 08:02 AM

you can use vi

vi is not too complicated to run, but you need to learn the commands first.
before attempting to edit a file back it up like this

Code:

cp filename filename.bak

then you can restore it to the original if something gets whacked.

basically vi has several modes. when you open a file like this

Code:

vi filename

vi will be in command mode. press the i key to enter insert mode and edit your file, you can move the cursor with the arrow keys.

hit escape to get back to command mode
this command will save and exit the file

Code:

:wq

from command mode you can delete, letters, words and lines easily by positioning the cursor and use this

Code:

dl = delete letter
dw = delete word
dd = delete line

also something like this

Code:

10dd

will delete 10 lines

http://www.eng.hawaii.edu/Tutor/vi.html

safrout · 01-25-2003, 09:50 AM

thanx alot

cmfarley19 · 01-25-2003, 10:24 AM

A friend sent me a great PDF with a summary of vi commands. You can find it at my site: http://farley.no-ip.org/linux/

PS - I think the current DDoS attack may be affecting my DNS so you might not be able to get to the site right now but try back later.

PSS - Looks like the DNS is back up.

DakotaMan2002 · 01-31-2003, 07:39 PM

Hey cmfarley19

Thankx for hosting the PDF files.

Thats just what i was looking for.

"Cheat Sheets" that i can print out....