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user50

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Registered: 2007-06-26

Posts: 4

Help!! Problem with rc.local

Hi, I modified the file rc.local (i put "shutdown -h +30" because i need the pc for only 30 min every day) and now the system can't boot... How can i modify the file rc.local? Thanks...

hacosta

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From: Mexico

Registered: 2006-10-22

Posts: 423

Re: Help!! Problem with rc.local

use a live cd

user50

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Registered: 2007-06-26

Posts: 4

Re: Help!! Problem with rc.local

I tried but i've not the right to modify the file...

hacosta

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From: Mexico

Registered: 2006-10-22

Posts: 423

Re: Help!! Problem with rc.local

if i understand correctly you don't have correct permissions? please elaborate

user50

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Registered: 2007-06-26

Posts: 4

Re: Help!! Problem with rc.local

Yes!! Sorry for my english... I don't have correct permissions to modify the file rc.local...

Ramses de Norre

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From: Leuven - Belgium

Registered: 2007-03-27

Posts: 1,289

Re: Help!! Problem with rc.local

Yes!! Sorry for my english... I don't have correct permissions to modify the file rc.local...

From the live cd? Make sure the filesystem is mounted rw then and use root if necessary.

vacant

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From: downstairs

Registered: 2004-11-05

Posts: 816

Re: Help!! Problem with rc.local

If you use grub tap e to edit the kernel line, and append " 1"

e.g.

kernel /boot/vmlinuz26 root=/dev/hda1 ro vga=791

to

kernel /boot/vmlinuz26 root=/dev/hda1 ro vga=791 1

tap b to boot, then give the root password and just mv /etc/local somewhere else (or edit it with vi, nano, mcedit) and continue

mv /etc/rc.local /etc/rc.localKEEP
init 5

Last edited by vacant (2007-06-27 10:52:02)

user50

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Registered: 2007-06-26

Posts: 4

Re: Help!! Problem with rc.local

Thank you!!! With the grub solution now it's all OK... :):)