[ET9x00] Make nano default editor in terminal?

[Rimmel]

I hate the vi editor so have installed the nano editor. But to make it the default editor for such commands as "crontab -e" you can type in "export EDITOR=/usr/bin/nano".

This works great until you reboot the box, then you have to re-issue the command. Can some kind linux/vix guru please tell me how to make this change permanent?

thanks
CT

 

[Rimmel]

Managed it thanks

 

[Larry-G]

Managed it thanks

Then kindly post the solution if you will, for other interested parties to use.

thanks.

 

[Rimmel]

Ok well install nano from the vix->packet manager (you have to scroll for years and years) and reboot box.

then in terminal log on as root and type:
cd /etc (hit enter key)
nano profile (hit enter key)

then in the editor replace the line
EDITOR="/bin/vi"
with
EDITOR="/usr/bin/nano"
ctrl + x to save
then hit Y to save (press enter key)

reboot box and nano becomes the default editor.

DISCLAIMER: do this at your own risk! don't come complaining to me if something goes wrong. It worked fine for me though.

cheers
CT

 

[rossi2000]

instead of scrolling for years and years
try this in telnet

opkg update
opkg install nano

:O)

 

[Rimmel]

haha brill - that would help