It is not good to edit the files in "/usr/share/kernel-power-settings". And it is probably easier for you to use leafpad to edit the files. 1. install leafpad 2. open terminal 3. to make: /usr/sbin/kernel-config save myconfig 4. to edit: leafpad /home/user/.kernel/myconfig 5. to use: /usr/sbin/kernel-config load myconfig Then you will have to load "myconfig" or what ever name you chose after every reboot.