writing in read only files

endezeichen · 12-20-2003, 02:50 PM

Im trying to edit .bash_profile and I can't type anything in it. Is it read-only? How do I change it. Also, when typing the directory in the terminal I ge the msg "permission denied" and I AM logged in as root.
Thanks

endezeichen · 12-20-2003, 03:30 PM

mods--
Sorry wrong cat plz move to general
Thanks

fr0zen · 12-20-2003, 03:30 PM

Try this:

Code:

chmod u+w .bash_profile

The above command makes it writable only by the owner of the file. So, if the owner is non-root, make sure you do:

Code:

chown username: .bash_profile

Of course, replace 'username' with the appropriate name of the user.

endezeichen · 12-20-2003, 03:48 PM

Thx, but I'm trying to do it through the GUI, and even after typing chmod u+w it won't work. I'm assuming thats only for the terminal, so how do I add java to my PATH in the terminal?
Thanks