Code to change from read-only file system to read/write file system?

[stevenvollom at sbcglobal.net]

Eberhard Roloff wrote:
> stevenvollom at sbcglobal.net wrote:
>   
>> I am stuck in a command line that is read only.  I want to copy the 
>> xorg.conf file and rename it for  back-up and am unable to do so.
>>
>> Steven
>>
>>     
> Steven,
>
> there must be a reason why your filesystem is mounted read only.
>
> What is shown on the console immediately before you get your logon prompt?
>
> Kind regards
> Eberhard
>
>
>   
Boot from (hd0,0) ext3    fbfd44c0-3370-4760-864d-2b179978ed27
Starting up...
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Ubuntu 8.10 Yesua tty1

Yesua login: _

That is all that is on that page, and I don't know how to view the 
previous page.

Steven