Ubuntu Server editing file from command line

Ubuntu Server editing file from command line First attempts at a linux distro. Trying to run JeOS as a virtual machine on my mac with vmware fusion. Installed ubuntu server 9.04 minimal virtual machine. Installed ssh. Installed VMwareTools.
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Guest [Entry]

"Press:

k to move the cursor up
j to move the cursor down
h to move the cursor left
l to move the cursor right
i to insert text
Esc to be able to navigate and use other commands
:w to save
:q to quit
ZZ or :wq to save and quit."

Guest [Entry]

Press the Insert button on your keyboard. That will allow you to navigate the file with the up/down arrow keys and type letters like normal. You can save and exit by pressing Escape then :x then Enter. Should be all you need.