Edit XF86 in text mode

umpljazz · 10-19-2003, 06:21 AM

Rather foolishly I made some changes to my XF86 file, rebooted, and now it wont start x. Just an error. I know which parts of the file I changed so I could change it back easily, I just done know how to open up an editable copy of this file in text mode.

I have tried 'vi' then filename but I just get a blank screen with a line of $(I think) signed down the left hand side. Almost as if the file does not contain any info.

Any ideas?

Thanks, James.

david_ross · 10-19-2003, 08:26 AM

Vi should work fine - are you sure you specified the right file and path?
vi /etc/X11/XF86Config

umpljazz · 10-19-2003, 09:40 AM

yes that was it. Many thanks

mikedeatworld · 01-07-2004, 06:19 PM

I am trying to edit my XFconfig in /etc/X11/XF86Config

However, it will not except any changes I make to it? Any help?

Thanks!

Mike

darthtux · 01-07-2004, 06:41 PM

mikedeatworld,

Are you root?

mysterio · 01-07-2004, 06:42 PM

Are you doing it as root?
What text editor are you using and are you saving it before you close it?

mikedeatworld · 01-09-2004, 10:45 AM

I was not root...Thanks for the help!

php · 01-09-2004, 01:35 PM

It might help if you actually tell us what the error is when you try to startx.

You will see this with (EE) next to them