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Old 02-24-2019, 08:32 PM   #1
Huamin
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Problem to change network file

Hi,
Within CentOS, when trying to change file

/etc/sysconfig/network

I encountered

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ai8CrEskdewXnUCA3i7RZN2z3HSK

how to resolve it?
 
Old 02-24-2019, 08:40 PM   #2
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You have to be logged in as root to modify files in the /etc/directory.

In a terminal window enter the command su - and then type in root's password. When entering the password there is no echo character like *.
 
  


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