Editing configuration files

[Bret Busby]

On 24/11/2018, Ian Bruntlett <ian.bruntlett at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> What is the preferred way to edit text configuration files that require
> root access?
>
> For example, I would normally use emacs to edit /etc/default/grub
>
> TIA,
>
>
> Ian
>

Have you tried
sudo vi <filename>
?

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Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia

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