What is the easiest way for a linux illiterate to edit a mythtv file? I located xorg.conf, for example, using the GUI in the Knoppix 5 cd, but can't figure out how to get permission to save the modified file or to log on as root. Thanks for your help.

Don't know about the GUI on your cd but to edit your file:

Go to a command line - alt-x if your in the mythtv menus will bring up a console.

Log in as root - type

enter your password

I use nano to edit files:


When your done will logout as root
and again will close the terminal.

Remember that in linux filenames are case sensitive.

Thank you, tohc1, for your very helpful reply.

I generally recommend using "su -" to avoid certain oddities with the environment setup. See this wiki page for more LinuxTips

BTW - We usually recommend nano for first timers because it's very simple and has onscreen help. If you have more sophisticated editing needs we can make more advanced recommendations.

Thanks again. Nano worked exactly as described.