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For simple editing of text files you could use the editor called nano. | For simple editing of text files you could use the editor called nano. | ||
To edit the Debian sources file, type: | To edit the Debian sources file, type: | ||
<pre>nano /etc/apt/sources.list</pre> | <pre>nano /etc/apt/sources.list</pre> | ||
The file then opens in the nano editor. | The file then opens in the nano editor. | ||
When done editing, press Ctrl + X on your | When done editing, press Ctrl + X on your keyboard. You will be asked if you want to save the changed. Press Y to do so. | ||
All done! | All done! | ||
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Revision as of 14:03, 22 April 2010
For simple editing of text files you could use the editor called nano.
To edit the Debian sources file, type:
nano /etc/apt/sources.list
The file then opens in the nano editor.
When done editing, press Ctrl + X on your keyboard. You will be asked if you want to save the changed. Press Y to do so.
All done!