How to set password for file using vim in Linux/redhat?

kuddusrhce · January 12, 2013, 5:22pm

Hello All,

I have one query is "How to set the password for file using vi utility in linux.
Please reply to my queries. I am waiting for reply.
Thanks in advance.

Thanks.
Kuddus Shaikh

Scott · January 12, 2013, 5:48pm

Perhaps with:

vi -x file

Your question is otherwise vague.

kuddusrhce · January 13, 2013, 10:18am

It is working fine in my scenario. Also let me know how to unset password for file using vim.

Thanks in advance.

Scott · January 13, 2013, 10:59am

See this thread.

kuddusrhce · January 14, 2013, 11:50pm

Hi Scott,

Thanks for your reply.
I have successfully removed password from file using your given steps.
Once again thanks a lot.

Thanks
Kuddus Shaikh