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I need to do change a filename and copy a file to the folder /etc/apt, but the folder is locked. How do I unlock it?

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answered 2 Years ago feeous · Accepted Answer

Use the sudo command to gain root access. For example:

sudo -H /bin/bash

cd /etc/apt

do your editing of files

exit

Good practice is to save a copy of the original files (e.g. Adding a .orig suffix), before editing.