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Finding /etc/smb.conf
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Uh.. you already know the path. /etc.
But it's not viewable from the Finder by default. Those are hidden directories. So you should consider using the command line interface of the terminal to view and edit.
But it's not viewable from the Finder by default. Those are hidden directories. So you should consider using the command line interface of the terminal to view and edit.
Surprisingly enough Finder -> Go -> Go to Folder can take you to hidden folders if you know the path.
I'm still unsure of auto complete works in Leopard or not.
I'm still unsure of auto complete works in Leopard or not.
I strongly suggest that you know what you're doing before you edit anything in /etc.
Well, a large focus of Mac OS X is to produce a very powerful OS that also protects the users from themselves. So, knowing about using root, or the command line is a good way to do that for advanced tasks.
Seriously, you want to use Terminal. I trust vi more then I trust a graphical text editor.
I know vi is the most powerful editor, but using pico (or nano) can simplify the use.
I was a fan of pico when I took C and Java back in college. I just use vi now since it's sometimes the only option in emergency situations.
I must admit. I prefer pico (and now nano) over vi. All I remember of vi is how to get out of it. 
Remember, you can't spell "evil" without "vi"!
Remember, you can't spell "evil" without "vi"!
Let's not drag onto too far about our text editors.I must admit. I prefer pico (and now nano) over vi. All I remember of vi is how to get out of it.
Remember, you can't spell "evil" without "vi"!
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sudo pico /etc/smb.confThat command will give you permission to make changes to /etc/smb.conf and a rather friendly text editor called pico (nano).
Please make sure you really know what you're doing.
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We trust you have received the usual lecture from the local System
Administrator. It usually boils down to these three things:
#1) Respect the privacy of others.
#2) Think before you type.
#3) With great power comes great responsibility.
whats the difference between nano and pico? i just use nano as it sounds more "Applely"
i must admit its easier to use a text editor in the Terminal for files that have sudo permissions but for other files i just drag them into TextEdit. keeping TextEdit in the dock is useful to!
i must admit its easier to use a text editor in the Terminal for files that have sudo permissions but for other files i just drag them into TextEdit. keeping TextEdit in the dock is useful to!
LOL! That's absolutely classic!!
I think the only editors I haven't used are cat (concatenate edits?), needles, and butterflies.
I used to code MUDs in ed. Horrible stuff. MUDs in emacs were much, much better. Except for needing X11.
Agreed. nano is pico++.