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c, i'd really like to work as root under graphical mode.
for example, i want to create files, delete files, etc, etc, under /usr/bin/ or whatever,
but the problem is, i cannot use root to access the folder
for example, in terminal, under normal user, i type in
nautilus /usr/bin/
and it opens up the folder in graphical mode, however, i am not under root so i cannot create files or whatever
BUT
if i go in terminal and 'su' to root, and then type it:
nautilus /usr/bin/
it says command not found
( i am using kde, but i just like using nautilus)
also this happens with kedit and kwrite
under normal user, i can kedit a file, but i just cannot save to it; however, under root, kedit command gives me a 'command not found'
what should i do?
i am using suse9 pro with kde 3.1
p.s. i've used mandrake 9.2 before, and i can use kedit, nautilus, etc under root, howcome not with suse?
Its very dangerous to run GUI as root. Its like running Win98 and running programs in it. One small accident and your system will be hosed. I suggest you learn bash commands. Its a lot simpler than you think.
Originally posted by Electro Its very dangerous to run GUI as root. Its like running Win98 and running programs in it. One small accident and your system will be hosed. I suggest you learn bash commands. Its a lot simpler than you think.
oh, and what do u mean its like running win98 and running programs on it? do u mean running graphical mode under root is very unstable and can freeze a lot?
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