palebluedot Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I made an error in editing a kext file and need to repair it, however i can't access /System/Library/Extensions from the terminal window via the Install dvd. Extensions just shows up as "Extensions.mkext" instead of its usual folder. I've tried "cd extensions" and "cd extensions.mkext" with no luck. Am I SOL? (And yes, I did cd /Volumes and chose my main MacOS HD, so I'm not browsing the install DVD). Nevermind, I must be on drugs tonight, figured it out. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9540-access-syslibextensions-from-install-disk-terminal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
palebluedot Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 OK, Now I need a terminal based text editor. Can't find nano, pico...anything. Anyone know what directory these are located on either a MacOS install or on the Install DVD? Ok I found Nano in /<mydive/usr/bin, but it won't execute. "command not found". Ah the joys of learning. basically looking for anyone who can help me edit a file via the Install DVD terminal window. TYVM. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9540-access-syslibextensions-from-install-disk-terminal/#findComment-59442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
philter Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 When you're in /usr/bin, try ./nano -I'm not sure how the boot disk is configured, but you may have to put the ./ to specify where the file is (don't have to in full installation because /usr/bin is in the path). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9540-access-syslibextensions-from-install-disk-terminal/#findComment-59471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
palebluedot Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Well I just figured out to execute nano, I have to use full path from: /Volumes/<myvolume>/usr/bin/nano However, I then get "Error opening terminal: vt100". Which I am currently investigating. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9540-access-syslibextensions-from-install-disk-terminal/#findComment-59473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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