Re: [cobalt-users] Can't edit httpd.conf file

[Hendrik Runte <cobalt@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> I am a newbie with both linux and Cobalt Raq so maybe this is an easy
> question but it is stopping me.
> 
> I need to change the httpd.conf file but even though I am logged on as the
> admin I can't write the edited file. Permission is denied.
> 
> Also I am trying to run some exe files and it comes back "can't run binary
> file"
> 
> I need help please someone get back to me ASAP.
> 
> Thank you in advance,
> 
> Reno Buca
> 
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Hi Reno,

on all unix/linux systems there are user-related restrictions. Most parts of
your system are protected against editing.

On Cobalts it won't be enough to log in as admin. You have to become the
"super user" which is called "root".

After logging in, you have to type:

su

Your will be prompted for typing the root password, which is exactly the
same as your admin password.

But: Be very very careful. Most commands will be executed without asking
"are you sure" or that stuff. So, better you use the root account as less as
possible (removing files means just this - there is no trash bin)

to make a backup copy

cp [orig File] [new File with different name]

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for further info refer to http://www.linuxnewbie.org  :-))

Hendrik.
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