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

[Kul <WebMaster@xxxxxxx>]

Reno Buca wrote:

> 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
>

That'll be coz you need to be logged in as root!
    su root      (or just su, su = "substitute user", dont confuse it with Super User (root) which could have the same acronym but DOESN'T)
    enter your admin(same as root) password
...do your stuff....
    exit       << Gets out of su
Dont hang-around too long as root, coz much damage can easily/accidentally be done with the odd typo!!!


suggest you read the manual page for 'su', type this in:
    man su

(Q quits, Space will scroll down....and loads more commands)
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Regards,
Kul