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Old 03-03-2004, 01:25 PM   #1
legend1079
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Question how to edit file from bash commands


hay every body
i want to know that how can i edit the file in
consol ie command line
as done in dos

edit [filename]

is there any command in RH 2.4 kernel
consol

plz do let me know
 
Old 03-03-2004, 01:34 PM   #2
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These are common text editors:

vi
emacs
nano

and you start them just like edit eg. emacs <filename>

You will have to learn how to use them though - they are not the same as windows editors. If you are running KDE you can maybe use 'kate' which is very windows like. Under gnome try 'gedit' which is windows like too.
 
Old 03-03-2004, 01:55 PM   #3
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thanx ismith
i havn't check them till now
short of time
r u sure these commands run w/o X server
 
Old 03-03-2004, 01:59 PM   #4
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These three definitely will, but be warned again that they do not work like edit.

I recommend using emacs if it works as it is most windows like of those editors.
 
  


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