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Cannot update/edit any file

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Hello friends I cannot update any file under the file system. It says you do not have permissions. I tried to edit files using gedit but it gives me this error... How can I update files in the file system.

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answered 1 Year ago rowbris · Accepted Answer

Unlike the Windows security approach, system files cannot be modified on Ubuntu without proper authorization. You need to type the root password. In order to do the changes you want —provided that you know what you are doing—, open a terminal and type this:

gksudo gedit NAME-OF-THE-FILE

Remember to type the full path, for instance:

gksudo gedit /usr/share/themes/Ambiance/index.theme

Be careful with these commands: gksudo or sudo, because you can spoil your system.