If you install THE (The Hessling Editor) you can edit this type of file with full XEDIT compatibility.
I did this recently ... Boot failure ... Provide root password ... > cd /etc > the fstab entered COMPAT XEDIT XEDIT XEDIT from there I fixed the problem, saved the file and rebooted. Problem solved. Jeff ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@vm.marist.edu with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www2.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390