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Date:	Mon, 16 May 2011 02:09:57 -0700
Subject:	Editing protected files in Windows 7 (like the etc/hosts file)
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How do I edit my hosts file in cygwin on Windows 7? VI opens it in read-onl=
y mode. I have administrator permissions, but Windows 7 has that UAC featur=
e which I think is preventing editing the file.

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