How to edit Module Utility file (noobie)Forum: Other Help Topics Topic: How to edit Module Utility file (noobie) started by: klasact Posted by klasact on April 10 2006,00:45
I need to change an alias directive contained in /etc/modutils/linux-wlan-ng but permission is denied. The alias reads wlan0 prism2_pci however i need to change pci to usb inasmuch as i am trying to use a usb wireless network adapter ie Linksys wusb11 ver 2.5. Can someone tell me how to edit this locked up file. Many thanks. Please see /etc/modules.conf for more info (near bottom of file).
Posted by piccolo on April 10 2006,09:41
Root Permission is required by text editor to save changes in /etc/modutils/linux-wlan-ng file. Not problem, follow this procedure: Launch Beaver (text editor) with root permission so: Open Xterminal and write this two commands: sudo su beaver Browser to /etc/modutils/, open linux-wlan-ng file, edit it and save changes. Posted by klasact on April 11 2006,15:39
Many Thanks for your help. I managed to get by permission denied but now i am confronted with Read Only File System. Please help furthur if you can. Posted by cbagger01 on April 11 2006,17:04
Are you using a livecd or a frugal install? If so, open a terminal window and type:sudo su rm /etc/modutils/linux-wlan-ng cp /KNOPPIX/etc/modutils/linux-wlan-ng /etc/modutils/linux-wlan-ng beaver /etc/modutils/linux-wlan-ng Posted by klasact on April 13 2006,18:56
This didnt lead to a solution. I did find a linux driver for the adapter. Please advise me correct way to unzip the gz file and then install the driver. Thanks again. Also where can i find Man Page Update- Modules
Posted by piccolo on April 13 2006,19:39
Search you if exist a MyDSL extension with that driver?The command update-modules is present on DSL but not the man page. The man page here: < http://my.bzflag.org/cgi-bin/man/man2html?update-modules.modutils+8 > Sorry, even i not have experience installing drivers on DSL from .gz files. You can post your questions on Networking Forum |