Performing root operations in X such as moving files...

pujolasdf · 03-26-2005, 02:16 AM

For example, in the console I can type su or sudo and then type the command and works fine. But, when I do it in X I get a permission error and no chance to type the root password. How can I do that?

reddazz · 03-26-2005, 02:22 AM

It helps if you let us know what distro you are using. On some distros only the user who started the x session can use graphical programs. If you need to do this as any other user, you have to do "xhost +localhost" (or whatever your hostname is) as the user who is currently logged into the x session and then switch to the user you want using "su", then run the graphical program.

pujolasdf · 03-26-2005, 11:47 AM

As you wish. I am using SUSE 9.2 Pro. But I didn't exactly mean that. For example, I want to move (ALWAYS USING KONQUEROR) a file to a directory where only root can do that, but I am using a normal user account and I want to be able to do that. I know the root password but konqueror never lets me type it.

reddazz · 03-26-2005, 11:55 AM

Just do "kdesu konqueror". Konqueror will run with root privileges if you enter the correct password.