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    What text editor is included on an embedded build?

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      kommisar
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      I see lots of posts that direct a user to edit configuration files from the console.  I don't know what editor is included on an embedded install.  What is the command to invoke an editor?

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        Moosecall
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        from the shell  ee

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          jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
          last edited by

          Both vi and ee are available in the shell.

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