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  1. January 9th, 2009 #1
    newto
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    Logging in as root

    I need to log in as root to modify a file. How do I do that?
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  2. January 9th, 2009 #2
    Amranu
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    Re: Logging in as root

    use sudo gedit <file> in a terminal
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  3. January 9th, 2009 #3
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    Re: Logging in as root

    Quote Originally Posted by Amranu View Post
    use sudo gedit <file> in a terminal
    One should use gksudo with gedit; yes, sudo works, but there exists the potential for unpleasant after-effects.

    See http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/graphicalsudo for some information.
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  4. January 9th, 2009 #4
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    Re: Logging in as root

    Thanks everyone.
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