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From: Evan Sarmiento <ems@open-root.org>
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	Grover on Mon, 30 Jul 2001 07:55:44 -0700)
Subject: Re: messed up /etc/rc.conf
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Hello,
I don't think this is the right mailing list for your question, direct it
to -questions, But, here's how to fix it anyway:
1. mount -ahw

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>Hello,
>
>I made a mistake while modifying my /etc/rc.conf. I forgot to
>put the terminating quote for a string. Now, my machine fails to boot
>correctly. Upon boot, it gives me an option to launch a shell to
>correct the problem. Interestingly, / is mounted as read-only and so
>I cannot correct /etc/rc.conf. Please help.
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>regards,
>Rohit Grover.
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