how to delte a file in the opt folder ?

[djmh]

The file "Songbird_1.1.2-1042_linux-i686.tar.gz" cannot be moved to the trash.

Unable to trash file: Permission denied

i moved the tar file to my opt folder while attempting to install songbird , i was unable to install it , but now when i go to delete the file in the opt folder it tells me i cant (see above error message )
i googled how to delete files in the opt folder , but it really didnt make much sense to me .
any help would be appreciated , thanks :)

[lolol i r linux noob]

u have to be root but i wouldnt advise logging in as root its not safe

[djmh]

well , what could happen if i log in as root ?
like if i just log in delete the file and log out ?

[dnairb]

In terminal, type:


sudo rm /opt/Songbird_1.1.2-1042_linux-i686.tar.gz

Type your login password when prompted, then press <RETURN>

sudo - gives you root access
rm - removes file

[Paddy Landau]

Type this command.

sudo rm -i Songbird_1.1.2-1042_linux-i686.tar.gzsudo temporarily takes you into root.

[HeirPixel]

The file "Songbird_1.1.2-1042_linux-i686.tar.gz" cannot be moved to the trash.

Unable to trash file: Permission denied
Use Alt + F2 and type sudo rm /opt/Songbird_1.1.2-1042_linux-i686.tar.gz to remove the file. The same line can be entered into a terminal if you prefer :)

[djmh]

got it , worked perfectly - thanks evryone :D !!!