Apt-get :: apt-get update



I have used DSL and linux 2 days now. And i have some questions for you. I have enabled apt and i am not sure how to use it. Whatever i try to do, it says "E: could not open lock file /var/lib/apt/lists/lock - open (13 permission denied)" and E: unable to lock the administrator/or lists directory". Or are you root user or something. What should i do? Iam writing the commands to ATerminal. Is it wrong way to do it?
You need admin access, a.k.a. root access

Try using sudo apt-get update

Quote (^thehatsrule^ @ Oct. 27 2006,12:31)
You need admin access, a.k.a. root access

Try using sudo apt-get update

Thank you very much, now it's working.

Another question: I have installed icewm, and i should edit the file called .xinitrc. It should be in home/dsl/, but i can't find it. Is it hidden somewhere?

Yes, it is /home/dsl/.xinitrc

Files that start with a "." are normally hidden from listing views though.  Depending on what you're using, there's usually some switch to view them.

Any idea how to view them?
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