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Is it possible to launch an application with elevated privilidges using the GUI in Ubuntu 9.04? Maybe something similar to the right-click / "Run as Administrator" in Windows Vista?
For example, I want to use gedit to modify a system configuration file. Once I find the file in the File Browser, is there a way to use the GUI to open the file without having to open a terminal and using sudo?
Chrisbux
Posted 2009-09-19T18:45:03.803
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Alt-F2 to open Ubuntu's equivalent to the Run dialog. Then type gksudo gedit /path/to/config/file and hit enter. Alternatively, create a launcher on your desktop or gnome-panel that launches gksudo.
edit: This article says to install nautilus-gksu for the right-click open-as-root option.
regan
Posted 2009-09-19T18:45:03.803
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Yes there is I use it weekly..
search on Tombuntu as I forget the script name..has two options run this APP and Run this app as root
other right click options in the same script are mount media and etc..
1I don't see the script you are writing about. Could you please share the name if you find it in case others are interested in this topic as well? – Chrisbux – 2009-09-26T03:21:15.400
Without type, using the mouse – D'Arvit – 2009-09-19T19:02:38.510
2You'll still end up having to type a password, but the article I linked to has mostly-mouseful methods. – regan – 2009-09-19T19:04:23.153
nautilus-gksu was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! – Chrisbux – 2009-09-19T19:42:24.373