What are the premisions on the file and who are you trying to make the change as? -----Original Message----- From: redhat-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx <redhat-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx> To: redhat-list@xxxxxxxxxx <redhat-list@xxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tue Sep 06 16:44:46 2005 Subject: Can't open file for writing When making changes to any file and when I go to save the changes I get the error "can't open file for writing" I'm using vi to make those changes. -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=subscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list ******************************************** This message is intended only for the use of the Addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. ******************************************** -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subjecthttps://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list