How to modify xorg.conf from command line in rescue console (F7)

[Les Mikesell]

Tim wrote:

> The edit/command mode switching of vi isn't particularly intuitive, but
> then a few other console editors, also, leave you stranded with no way
> to figure out how to save or exit.

Think of _everything_ you do in vi as being a command that takes an 
optional count and range, including the command that inserts text and it 
will make more sense than thinking of different modes.  Try:
50itext <esc>

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