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On 15/02/07, Jonathan Roberts <jonathan.roberts.uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > i have booted knoppix but that mounts /dev/hda7 (where debian sid is > > installd to), I want to try and delete the xorg.conf file using knoppix > > but can't cos its read only, > > > I know this sounds obvious but it's the only thing I think I can offer to help! > > Have you tried deleting the file as root from Knoppix? you can get to > a root file browser in a few ways - I think possibly the system menu > but I can't be sure of the top of my head... > > Sorry I can't be more help! > > Jon > > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html > to get a non-kdm/gdm session, do this reboot at grub prompt type e at menu, then edit the kernel line and add 3 at end of line, this should get you into runlevel 3, where you can edit to your hearts content. BTW, what happens if you press Ctrl-alt-f1, with luck you should get a text console. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html