root sessions

hirts123 · 02-01-2005, 01:52 AM

I want to edit a configuration file but I can't seem to access one as root.
I used to be able to log in graphically when the computer first boots but now, foir some reason that option dissapeared.I know how to su at the command prompt but not how to edit config files at the command prompt.Can any body give me a solution to this problem.

makuyl · 02-01-2005, 01:56 AM

Depends on which editors you have installed? Try nano, pico or mcedit as those are fairly simple and you can see commands at the bottom of the screen.
If you don't have those try vi, or rather vim. For that one you might need to take a look at: http://www.tuxfiles.org/linuxhelp/vimcheat.html

EDIT: oops, forgot: The usage is for example: nano /etc/X11/XF86Config-4

hirts123 · 02-01-2005, 02:44 AM

Thanks for the help!!