[cobalt-users] Editing httpd.conf (bigtime newbie)

[Brian Rahill <brian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

I'm a new to the list but it seems apparent to me that the solution to lots 
of my questions would require me to edit the httpd.conf file.  Can someone 
write a brief tutorial on how to do this? (i.e. "Editing httpd.conf for 
Dummies").

I've backed it up using:  cp /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
Then I've tried opening it using: vi /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
but all I get is a warning message that basically says to me, "don't mess 
with this file unless you know what the hell you are doing"

How do I see the virtual sites?  I don't seem to be able to scroll down or 
anything.  Also, if I make a royal mess of the thing how do I restore the 
backup?  Should I listen to the warning message and not attempt this??

Any help is appreciated.  Thanks.

Brian