command vi -w /etc/aliases is not opening in VIM editor

kvijaik · 09-06-2009, 08:24 AM

gives the following message

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quanta · 09-06-2009, 08:38 AM

vi --help said that:

Code:

-w lines    Set scroll amount to "lines"

chrism01 · 09-06-2009, 08:26 PM

Forget the option, just do

vim (Or vi) /etc/aliases

(vi is prob symlinked to vim)

kvijaik · 09-07-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quanta

vi --help said that:

Code:

-w lines    Set scroll amount to "lines"

Thank you

kvijaik · 09-07-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrism01

Forget the option, just do

vim (Or vi) /etc/aliases

(vi is prob symlinked to vim)

Thank you

saravanan.25ece · 02-02-2012, 05:48 AM

Vi /etc/alaises why we use this.... how to use .please explain in detail

deep27ak · 02-02-2012, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saravanan.25ece

Vi /etc/alaises why we use this.... how to use .please explain in detail

Hello saravanan.25ece,

It is not a good idea to use an old thread. If you have any query you can create a new thread with a proper tittle.

For your answer

go to this link
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/alias

now once you understand the meaning this is used in mail server like postfix to give an alias name entry for any existing user on your machine.

I hope that clears your doubt.