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Old 02-16-2005, 07:41 AM   #1
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Open config


Hello,

I changed my video card driver in the config file but something went wrong, so now when I boot X won't start. So I have to change the config file again here comes my question; Witch command do i have to use to open it. And what command do I need to save it. Thanks..

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Old 02-16-2005, 08:04 AM   #2
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Easy.

If you have GNU Emacs installed, try typing 'emacs' in the console and it will start.
Then, type C-x C-f (that is, Control-X then Control-F) and write the path to the config file (usually /etc/XF86Config). Emacs will open it. Then edit what you need to. When you're done, type C-x C-s and Emacs will save it. Then type C-x C-c to exit.

If you don't have Emacs installed, I'm sorry because I don't know how to use vi.
 
Old 02-16-2005, 08:31 AM   #3
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I Don't believe I have installed Emacs..
I'm even sure I didn't..
There is a very simple command for it but I forgot; such as edit in DOS only for Linux
 
Old 02-16-2005, 08:35 AM   #4
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hai do this....
$vi filename
or
#vi filename

vi and vim both are same...
i hope this work
 
Old 02-16-2005, 08:37 AM   #5
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Does that also works for Fedora? or only Mandrake
 
Old 02-16-2005, 08:44 AM   #6
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hai, i hope that will work in fedora core
but not sure...if that worked use the command to save it

1)after open the file press i to edit the lines.
2)after editing,press ESC and then give the colen( i mean use shift semicolen.
3)type wq for save that file..
 
Old 02-16-2005, 08:48 AM   #7
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VI/VIM and Emacs should be installed on most distros by default, so hopefully the commands will work. If the editors are not there, you can always use alternatives like PICO/NANO.
 
Old 02-16-2005, 08:52 AM   #8
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Quote:
Originally posted by bruse
hai, i hope that will work in fedora core
but not sure...if that worked use the command to save it

1)after open the file press i to edit the lines.
2)after editing,press ESC and then give the colen( i mean use shift semicolen.
3)type wq for save that file..
Your a genius, It worked.. Thanks a lot
 
Old 02-16-2005, 08:56 AM   #9
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Also, Nano/Pico are somewhat easier to use than vi(m). You have the commands shown in the lower part of the screen, keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl-X are represented by '^X'.
 
  


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