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Old 04-06-2003, 05:24 PM   #1
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what is the command to edit

what command do you use to edit something in text mode?
 
Old 04-06-2003, 05:27 PM   #2
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The name of your prefered editor and the file name:
vi /etc/fstab
pico /etc/fstab
joe /etc/fstab
etc.
Good Luck.
 
Old 04-06-2003, 05:29 PM   #3
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vi is the most powerfull - check out
http://www.collaborium.org/onsite/ve...nux_guides/vi/
 
Old 04-06-2003, 05:33 PM   #4
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vi!!!!!! :-D
 
Old 04-06-2003, 05:35 PM   #5
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I use mcedit, that's if you have mc installed.
 
Old 04-06-2003, 05:49 PM   #6
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Thanks Guys! works great!
 
  


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