how to edit files owned by root?

maiden2 · 12-12-2007, 09:56 AM

I need to edit some system file but I can't save them after the modifications because "I'm not the owner" and the system tell me averytime that "I've not the correct permission to save the file".

I suppose to have to log myself as root user to be able to edit and save system files, but I don't know how to do it.

someone could help me? (I use ubuntu 7.10)

reddazz · 12-12-2007, 10:01 AM

In Ubuntu, you can edit roots files using sudo e.g.

Code:

$sudo nano somefile

Substitute nano with your favourite text editor.

pixellany · 12-12-2007, 12:22 PM

If I am using a Ubuntu system, I always enable the root account by entering "sudo passwd root". I still get annoyed when I do something that wants "root privileges" and it expects my regular user password.

Note to self: In free time, figure out how to totally reverse this flaw in Ubuntu. Mepis did it when they were Ubuntu-based, so how hard can it be??
<<end rant--returning soapbox to stowed postition.>>

maiden2 · 12-12-2007, 12:32 PM

many thanks to everybody!! thank you!

...now I can continue to spend my free time in triyng to activate my bcm4310 wifi network adapt...