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Thread: vim error e212,cant open file for writing???

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    vim error e212,cant open file for writing???

    i posted this awhile ago but i cant find the post.i need to edit some files for usb support but vim wont let me save anything i keep getting error 212
    does anyone know what i can do to remedy the situation?
    rick

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    Re: vim error e212,cant open file for writing???

    What files are you trying to edit, what are the permmions of those files, and what user are you using for the attempt?

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    Re: vim error e212,cant open file for writing???

    i am trying to edit /etc/mkinitramfs/modules to add usb support for a usb hd install,ive done this before but i didnt get the error.im editing using sudo,vim ive tried gksudo gedit but i get the same results.
    rick

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