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Old 09-05-2004, 02:51 AM   #1
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Copy images from terminal


How do I copy an image to usr/share/mdk/backgrounds from my home directory using the terminal. I don't like using the graphical login with root...The red screen scares me
 
Old 09-05-2004, 04:49 AM   #2
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Easy steps:[list=1][*]Open a terminal[*]type su then enter root password to become root[*]cp /whatever/you/want/pic.jpg usr/share/mdk/backgrounds/pic.jpg[/list=1]
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Old 09-05-2004, 12:54 PM   #3
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Ah. A little easier than the DOS programs~Thank you
 
  


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