Re: editing configurations
On 2009-09-07 16:11, John Mundinger wrote:
I have an older laptop computer and decided that I would like to become
familiar with working in the Linux operation environment. So, I downloaded
an image file for the minimal installation [i386] and, after burning that
image to a CD, I used the CD to complete the internet installation.
Apparently the installation was successful and I now have a dual boot
computer with Windows XP SP3 operating in one partition and Linux/GRUB in
the other.
Now, my question. I would like to change the boot sequence and change to a
30 second delay on startup. I found information about how to do that by
By doing your own research? If so, *excellent*!
editing file system/boot/grub/menu.lst. However, that file is read only. I
system?
am not able to revise permissions and, therefore, am unable to edit/save
that file.
As what user are you trying to edit this file?
I also would like to figure out how to install the drivers for the wireless
network card.
What card? Specifically, which chipset? lspci is your friend, here.
I have found some preliminary information about how to do
that. But, I suspect that I will not be able to edit the configuration
files necessary to do that, either.
Sure you can. Millions of people have done it, and so will you. :)
Do you have any suggestions about how I might be able to change the
permissions so that I am able to modify some of the configuration settings?
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