On 08 Feb 2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In linux.debian.user, you wrote: > > On Sat, Feb 08, 2003 at 11:32:52AM +0100, Calber Chainy wrote: > >> I have example.tar.gz, and I know in it there is a file named > >> document.text, a plain text file that I want to edit. > >> > >> So I wondered if there is such an application that I can edit > >> document.text without having to untar and decompress the file. > > > > As I remember, mc can do this. > > > > -- > > Colin Watson [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > > > I thought so too and made a little test.tar.gz to try it. It looks at a > file in it and opens the editor, but it wouldn't save. > > Anita >
You can do this in vim (I just checked). AC -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]