how to edit files?

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squeaksy · Post by **squeaksy** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:13 am

ok, in the insatll readme it says like edit this file or edit that file.... how do you edit it though.. whats the command?

J.M.I.T. · Post by **J.M.I.T.** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:29 am

it's nano....

try nano -w <filename>

good luck

Camoes · Post by **Camoes** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:29 am

nano -w <file>

Camoes · Post by **Camoes** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:31 am

munich power

scap1784 · Post by **scap1784** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:48 am

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emerge vim
vim <path/to/file>

Camoes · Post by **Camoes** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:51 am

the best way to scare someone who is new to linux, is to tell him to use vim

HeruNoleth · Post by **HeruNoleth** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:54 am

the best way to scare someone who is new to linux, is to tell him to use vim

I believe that is a matter of your personal position on the subject, much like evereyting else....

madchaz · Post by **madchaz** » Sun Aug 03, 2003 4:53 am

vi's powerfull, but 0 on the user friendly

even most vi fans will agree to that

I use nano myself.

cato` · Post by **cato`** » Sun Aug 03, 2003 5:09 am

Sometimes I use mp ... mp reminds me of edit in old dos

screwjack · Post by **screwjack** » Sun Aug 03, 2003 7:39 am

madchaz wrote:vi's powerfull, but 0 on the user friendly

vi's friendly... it's just particular about who it's friends are.

I've always been a vi user, but after just a few days with nano I must admit I like it very much. simple and straight-forward - really great for quick edits.

kesuari · Post by **kesuari** » Sun Aug 03, 2003 7:44 am

Camoes wrote:the best way to scare someone who is new to linux, is to tell him to use vim ;)

And the best way to scare someone who's old to linux is to tell them to use emacs :)