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i installed proftp as inetd and i need standalone, i uninstalled through terminal but now i cannot delete the /etc/proftp says access denied no privileges so i need to uninstall ...
  1. 05-15-2009 #1
    kdubbla
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    i installed proftp as inetd and i need standalone, i uninstalled through terminal but now i cannot delete the /etc/proftp says access denied no privileges so i need to uninstall and reinstall as standalone basically , bare with me please this is my 3rd day with linux and thank you!
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    If you are absolutely sure you want to delete that directory try this command but beware, if used incorrectly a command like this can wipe out your entire system if you mistype or get the wrong syntax.

    sudo rm -rf /etc/proftp
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    ok

    now when i go to install it automatically installs to start form inetd?? bu thank you that worked great anything i can do to make iot standalone?
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