saving Log files howto [SOLVED]

bierni · 2010-06-04 21:33:07

guys I have a problem - I would like to copy a log file on a, lets say, pendrive or other external hdd but:
a) how do I check the letter assigned to this drive?
b) "cp" command is enough?

or what should I do

and if I give for example the ifconfig -a or iwconfig command in the terminal (no X) - I would like to copy the content to a txt file - but how?

I know it's lame topic for you but I want to learn from you.

I'm asking nice - please help me somebody else I will slash my wrists with archlinux dvd;)

Last edited by bierni (2010-06-05 18:42:06)

vik_k · 2010-06-04 22:32:04

how do I check the letter assigned to this drive?

use dmesg after pluging the drive in & look for something like this ..

sdX: sdX1
(X depends on no. of hdds you have but most probably "b")

"cp" command is enough?

yep..

and if I give for example the ifconfig -a or iwconfig command in the terminal (no X) - I would like to copy the content to a txt file - but how?

ifconfig -a > filename
(>> if you want to append)

hope that helps...

P.S. dont die on our community.

Last edited by vik_k (2010-06-04 22:36:10)

bierni · 2010-06-05 08:21:07

I did fdisk -l and it says that it is sdb

I did as a root:

[1] nano /dev/sdb/myfilename.txt
[2] ifconfig -a cat >> myfilename.txt

and it says [error] - it is not a catalog...

tomk · 2010-06-05 08:43:08

It seems we need "Extreme Newbie Corner".. or even "Shouldn't really be using Arch Corner".....

[1]After identifying the device, you have to mount it - only then can you create files on it.
[2]vik_k already gave you the right command - why would you make up the wrong one??

bierni · 2010-06-05 09:56:48

tomk give me some slack - I have been using arch on my desktop (eth) without any problems.
problems started since I've got a laptop and wanted to connect it through wlan.

it is bad that I want to learn new things with arch? I mean you were also a newbie once upon time, right?

nevermind - it works like a charm after mounting.

Last edited by bierni (2010-06-05 13:48:07)

tomk · 2010-06-05 13:12:02

OK, here's some slack - read man mount.

If someone takes the time to answer a question for you, do you honestly believe the right response from you is to ignore their answer and make up a completely wrong answer of your own?

If you want automounting, you need to configure it - there are various methods, all covered in the wiki.

You will also find information about wireless setup there.

Finally, should have said this before - please read what you have written before hitting enter. You may find off-colour remarks about attempting suicide amusing, but many others do not.

bierni · 2010-06-05 14:12:13

I didn't want to hurt someone's feelings - if I did - sorry.

and second big thanks to vik_k for his advice I really appreciate it - it works perfect for me after mounting

I'm going to see the whole ArchWiki.

thanks for help guys.

vik_k · 2010-06-05 15:04:32

big thanks to vik_k for his advice I really appreciate it - it works perfect for me after mounting

I'm going to see the whole ArchWiki.

It'll be appreciated as it is quite a mandatory step for new users.

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saving Log files howto [SOLVED]

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