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Old 06-09-2007
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Originally Posted by agarwalniru
Vi editor on unix and it doesnt let me edit.
Do you know how to use vi?

What are the files attributes, is it read-only?

How does vi complain?

What about nano, emacs or any other editor you have?

What about a text editor running under "X"?

What languages/code pages/character sets etc is your Windows box using?
# 9  
Old 06-11-2007
No i did not know how to use Vi , But i just now figured it out and was able to edit my script .........finally.
But i really appreciate your help!!! thanks!!
# 10  
Old 06-11-2007
Pasting in Vi didnt help .......it showed . in place of ' .........so i edited my script in Vi, i did not know how to use Vi , But i just now figured it out
But i really appreciate your help!!! thanks!!
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