How can I edit apache settings file on 17.10?

Question

I've installed 17.10 , php7 and apache2 via apt. I'm not able to edit the apache files to use an specific directory to use the files. I've tried

sudo gedit /etc/apache2/apache2.conf but it returned:

No protocol specified Unable to init server: No se pudo conectar: Conexión rehusada (gedit:2064): Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: :0 I've also tried using sudo -s and the command.

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 23 '17 at 14:48

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Please see: Why don't gksu/gksudo work with Wayland?

It is a feature not a bug ! It is a design feature of Wayland that you can not start graphical applications as root from the terminal.

The solution is to edit the file with a non-GUI application, such as:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/apache2.conf

Or, alternatively:

sudo vim /etc/apache2/apache2.conf

answered Oct 23 '17 at 14:48

chili555

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Note: nano is much easier for new users in general than vim, vim is IMO more powerful and has more features - https://linuxconfig.org/vim-tutorial – Panther Oct 23 '17 at 16:24
@Panther Drat! I should have included emacs! – chili555 Oct 23 '17 at 21:15

How can I edit apache settings file on 17.10?

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