Posted by: TCPMeta
I feel stupid - 12/20/05 05:33 PM
Well I did it again. I messed with a system file I shouldn't of modifyed. I compiled and installed QT 4.0.1 on my B&W. Instead of adding the QTDIR entry to my .profile for my user account I added it to my /etc/profile (System Wide profile) and now terminal is useless. I can't use any commands or run any programs from the term window because there was a flaw in the entry.
I can't get the permissions right with file sharing so I can't use my iBook or Cube to edit the file and takr off the changes. Anyone know how to enable root access for file sharing? Or do I have to end up reinstalling?
Posted by: TCPMeta
Re:I feel stupid - 12/20/05 05:39 PM
Nevermind, I found a way to fix the file. I went into the /bin directory and launched tcsh and launched DarwinPorts to install nano since I can't find what directory the old one lays in so after it compiles and installs I can go into the /opt/local/bin and launched nano via the ./nano command and edit the file though the root account on the system.
Posted by: whitlock
Re:I feel stupid - 12/20/05 07:42 PM
We have all done similar things in the past, though this one is a bit sillier. Why QT4.0.1 though?
Posted by: macDeviant
Re:I feel stupid - 12/20/05 10:31 PM
heh i was messing around with the login window to change it around a bit.... i saved the .nib as a .nibb breaking the link to the loginwindow. i could no longer log into my compy
had to target my 'book and change the file extention on my Cube
Posted by: modyourmac
Re:I feel stupid - 12/20/05 10:40 PM
man. and I would have just hollered at it and then hit it with a hammer...
Oh, wait. that was what we did to Beige stuff back in the day...;)
Speaking of hammers, my friend gave me a small one for my birthday with a card on the outside saying, "Mac too slow? We have the perfect remedy!" He also gave me a ton of Cappucino flavored Slim Fast. Mmm, mmm, that's goooood drinkin'. It's amazing how many people just don't understand Macs...
Posted by: maestro
Re:I feel stupid - 12/21/05 06:16 AM
Always back up before messing around. I keep an up to date boot disk for just that purpose.
-maestro
Posted by: TCPMeta
Re:I feel stupid - 12/21/05 06:28 AM
How do you make a bootdisk for os x?
Posted by: TJH
Re:I feel stupid - 12/21/05 07:04 AM
TCPMeta wrote:How do you make a bootdisk for os x?
If your running tiger you can either join the beta by emailing the author or just drop me a pm and I can email it to you.
Posted by: maestro
Re:I feel stupid - 12/21/05 10:07 AM
I just used copy software and copied my boot disk to a partition on another disk. Dont recall which software, but when I find it, ill let you know.
-maestro
That's a nice one... I've used it for backups in the past. It's nifty to keep around.