Topic: Lost with the vim Command

[jr v]

I am trying to create a script to add php5 by following http://sme.firewall-services.com/spip.php?article46 , but when it comes to step 3 and creating the custom template I dont understand how to use the vim command.

Exactly how am I spose to type all the info in a save it?  Is there a guide somewhere as how to use the vim command?  I searched here on the forum as well as thru the wiki but am just lost.  My experience using the root is pretty minimal.  Obviously!!

Can I just create this file on my workstation and then upload it onto the server with the wget command?

[David Harper]

Welcome to Contribs.org 

Try using pico instead -- it's more like Notepad or Edit.com.

To open a file:

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pico myfile.txt

To save a file:

CTRL+O

To quit:

CTRL+Z

FYI, if you were to create a file on Windows, you would need to use the dos2unix command to convert it for use with SME Server.

[kb-ohnemus]

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[jr v]

Thanks guys.  I actually figured it out last night.  For anyone else that was in my situation look here for the answers.

http://vim.wikia.com/wiki/Best_Vim_Tips#Basic_use

[mercyh]

Or for most linux commands the basic syntax can be found with man.

like this:

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#man vim