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Old 11-05-2004, 11:15 AM   #1
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how to edit files

how do i edit /etc/X11/XF86Config

when i open it i either cant change anything (write anything at all)

or i cant save it by goin to file save


i know theres somthing else i have to do i just cant remember its been a long time!


-thanks in advance
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Old 11-05-2004, 11:25 AM   #2
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Try it as su - with the password.
 
Old 11-05-2004, 11:27 AM   #3
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thank you! worked just fine!
 
  


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