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I'm currently trying to resolve a problem with my system which requires me to edit a text file from a command line with no x-server running. I know I can ...
- 05-17-2007 #1Just Joined!
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I'm currently trying to resolve a problem with my system which requires me to edit a text file from a command line with no x-server running. I know I can edit the file with Vim. I there an easier way? I'm trying to avoid reading the Vim documentation if possible. thanks.
- 05-17-2007 #2Super Moderator
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you can use nano or pico. nano is pre-installed in most distros.
Code:nano <file_name>
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- 05-17-2007 #3Linux User
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Nano works like a charm...
- 05-17-2007 #4Just Joined!
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Nano did the job nicely and no need to read lengthy documentation. Thanks.
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