How would I edit XF86config-4 without X up
I almsot got my NVIDIA drivers installed (I think). All I need nwo is to edit thsi fiel so it can startX but I do not know how to edit it with out x. Thanx in advance.
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Do you have pico installed? It is a very simplistic command line text editor - no brainer, so if it is available (it comes bundled with pine - another no brainer mail client) you can bring the file to pico just like that
pico /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 be sure befor you do so make a backup copy of the original XF86Config-4 file cp /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 /etc/X11/XF86Config-4.orig so in a case you screwed the file you can have the original handy. |
Ok goign to give that a shot. Thanx for all the help neo. You made me realize that the readme file is there for a reason:)
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I'm not quite sure if Mandy has pico installed by default. vi is the choice.
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"mcedit /etc/X11/XF86Config-4" for the most user friendly editor.
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I did it. Now i got x. Here is what I did for any one else who has the same problem
cd /etc/X11 vim XF86Config-4 (note I allrdy had backup) this get u in and u can see al the text in the file. To edit type i. Press esc to exit insert mode. and if you are ready to save type :wq thwill save it. if you mess up and do not want to save :q Thanx all for all the help neo thanx again dude Gonus |
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