The following tutorial explains how to add a context menu item that enables a Linux user to open files as the root user when browsing their filesystem using nautilus.
This [gs script] feature allows the user to navigate their file system and open or edit any file or directory as the root user of the system. It's a perfect solution for those that are not completely comfortable using terminal commands.
NOTE: This tutorial assumes your using a Debian based system utilizing Gnome and nautilus. Systems such as Ubuntu or another Debian based derivative. The Ubuntu Live CD was used for this tutorial. Your"$Home/.gnome2" path may vary. In addition, if your attempting this on a Full Blown Debian installation, you will first need to make sure your user has been added to the sudoers list.
Adding a contextual menu item to open as root
- Open a [gs terminal] and type sudo su
- Then type the following:
gedit .gnome2/nautilus-scripts/Open\ as\ root
- Now add the following to the open document and save the file:
for uri in $NAUTILUS_SCRIPT_SELECTED_URIS; do
gksudo "gnome-open $uri" &
done
- Back at the [gs terminal], type:
sudo chmod +x .gnome2/nautilus-scripts/Open\ as\ root
All set, now when you want to open a file as root, simply right click the file and select Scripts-> Open as root
NOTE: You may need to restart to see the changes!
Right Click open as root Screenshot
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