Hi When ever I tried to save a file in vi or vim I get this error message. "E138: Can't write viminfo file /root/.viminfo!" Hit ENTER or type command to continue. This only comes when in root Any advise please Lovette ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses on behalf of Vivista by MessageLabs. http://www.messagelabs.com or Email: mailsweeper.info@vivista.co.uk Vivista formerly Securicor Information Systems for further information http://www.vivista.co.uk