Modifying restricted folders without terminal

Nickrameau

Hello guys, I have Ubuntu 11.10 and installed Xampp for linux on it, but the Xampp installation requires that you extract it in the /opt folder, I am the administrator of the OS, but whenever I want to modify a content in the folder, it doesn't want to change, it's like I am just a user, but when I attempt to modify it with the terminal using sudo, it works just fine, but it takes time, and I really don't like to waste my time, so please, tell me a way to be able to modify the /opt folder without having to do it in the terminal. Thank you.

Nickrameau

Yeah, you are right MasenM, I figured it out. I just had to call the Geany text editor with sudo, like so:
sudo geany
then I would be able to save my files in any directory.
Thanks for your reply.
BTW: It looks like you are the only one replying to my posts, these forums aren't really that active, maybe I should try to find a better Linux forum.

Nickrameau

Alright, thanks.

chekkizhar

sudo <window_manager>

will give you a new window, with root permissions

chekkizhar

yes. It is supposed to be file manager.
Thanks MM

willettwork

Good question Nick. I am also looking for this info.

willettwork

My point was that you answered a question I had. I will use that info the next time I have to move files to the /html folder. Thank you for the info.