All I want to do is remove the line from the grub config file that makes it make that annoying and unnecessary beep on start up.
But the text editor can't save the change because it doesn't have permission. Of course nothing jumps up and asks me to put in the password when I obviously request to do something. That would clearly be too easy, simple and logical.
I tried running"editor" as root in Run but it didn't open the programme. Maybe Run is broken- I don't even know if it is the same programme because right clicking on the items in the start menu doesn't let you see where the shortcuts go to.
topic title: how to get things to happen as sudo
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penguinwithastickPosts: 3
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rust collectorPosts: 765
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#2
The easy way if you don't need it too often, is to type sudo"your editor" in a terminal.
AS an example,
Or, maybe:
or wherever it was again
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sudo nano /boot/grub/grub.cfg -
anticapitalista
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#3
Why not use the 'Edit as root' option in the drop down menu in the file manager?