Could not save the file /etc/syslog.conf.

**Bartee** · July 15th, 2008

I am trying to change the settings for cronlog in the syslog.conf file.

When I try to save it does not allow me.

I suspect this is because it is a root file.

How can I edit it and save it. I am the only user on the box.

**adobrakic** · July 15th, 2008

Code:

sudo gedit /etc/syslog.conf

in terminal

**ChameleonDave** · July 15th, 2008

Originally Posted by Bartee

I am trying to change the settings for cronlog in the syslog.conf file.

When I try to save it does not allow me.

I suspect this is because it is a root file.

How can I edit it and save it. I am the only user on the box.

Just put "sudo" before the command (or gksudo for graphical apps).

For example, you could edit the file with "sudo nano" or "gksudo gedit".

**weirdfox** · July 15th, 2008

Yes as stated above, you need to use "sudo" to gain the right to edit system files (that means almost all files except those in your home folder).

Or to get the graphical password prompt use Alt+F2 and run :

Code:

gksudo gedit /etc/syslog.conf

**iaculallad** · July 15th, 2008

It will always be a good practice to use gksudo/gksu/kdesu for accessing graphical application that needs authentication to process tasks and to lock sudo for terminal-base application.

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