how do I log in as root? (to enable me to edit system files)

**purplehaze** · 06-25-2003, 11:51 AM

I'm trying to edit a few system files but don't have permission to overwrite them - can someone tell me how to log in with full access (read/write) to the system files?

**BastaB** · 06-25-2003, 01:23 PM

try typing "su" in konsole
You would also probably have to change your HD read/write status by right-clicking on it and choosing that option

**bamarob** · 06-25-2003, 03:19 PM

From the Start->Knoppix menu, click on Root Console.

**rickenbacherus** · 06-25-2003, 05:39 PM

It's all in the documentation for your reading pleasure.

**joekm** · 06-25-2003, 06:54 PM

Alternatively, the user "knoppix" has sudo permission.

In other words, preface your editing command with "sudo"

I.E. sudo vi {filename}

That should also work.

Joe