> To edit files that you don't "own" use sudo (super-user do) followed by > pico... > > sudo pico /private/etc/httpd/httpd.conf Let's say you don't want to use pico but would prefer TextEdit: sudo /Applications/Utilities/TextEdit.app/Contents/MacOS/TextEdit /private/etc/httpd/httpd.conf should do the trick. Eric. _________________________________________________ For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on http://muglo.on.ca/Pages/joinus.html Our Archives can be viewed at //www.freelists.org/archives/muglo Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://muglo.on.ca/