Code to change from read-only file system to read/write file system?

[Eberhard Roloff]

stevenvollom at sbcglobal.net wrote:
> I am stuck in a command line that is read only.  I want to copy the 
> xorg.conf file and rename it for  back-up and am unable to do so.
> 
> Steven
> 
Steven,

there must be a reason why your filesystem is mounted read only.

What is shown on the console immediately before you get your logon prompt?

Kind regards
Eberhard