Using Kate editor as root?

guitarnix · 09-17-2003, 03:45 AM

Okay, I know it is not good practice to login as root. So I often "su" when I use a terminal program. However, let's say I want to use the "Kate" editor to edit a config file... Is there a way to open the file and make changes in "Kate" as root even though I am logged in as a "regular" user?

lynch · 09-17-2003, 03:55 AM

Yes you can:[list=1][*]Open an xterm[*]type su -[*]enter root password[*]type kate filename[/list=1]
It works because I just tried it

HTH
lynch

guitarnix · 09-17-2003, 04:02 AM

Excellent, thanks for the quick reply!

ivanatora · 09-18-2003, 04:40 AM

You can also try
su -c "kate filename &"
In that case you'll have to enter root pssd. After you finish your job with kate the super user mode will be terminated, and you'll have a regular user permissions in the console.