> I don't know how to edit a file on linux and save it back to the disk on > linux. > > reader@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > > Bill Tetens <zuki269@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > > > > > >>I think I found the message but it is a hard copy of instructions you > >>sent me on simplifying the yum.conf file > > > > > > Yes, thats the one. > > > > > >>If that is the one I cannot find it anywhere in the e-mail trash or the > >>list on the internet. I had a problem with my netscape and and had to > >>do a uninstall and reload. Why it disappeared I have no idea. I sent > >>you a reply saying I did not have knowledge about using the edit file. > > > > > > What I asked was if you were able to edit a file on linux. > > That is, can you change the contents of a file and save it back to > > disk on linux? > > > > > > > enter vimtutor at a terminal. follow tutorial to learn vim -- Richard E Miles Federal Way WA. registered linux user 46097