Right Click - Edit as root

[NoOp]

On 09/03/2008 06:33 AM, Rashkae wrote:
> NoOp wrote:
>> On 09/02/2008 02:44 PM, Wade Smart wrote:
>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 4:21 PM, Tony Arnold
>>> <tony.arnold at manchester.ac.uk> wrote:
>>>> Wade,
>>>>
>>>> Wade Smart wrote:
>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 11:36 AM, Tony Arnold
>>>>> <tony.arnold at manchester.ac.uk> wrote:
>>>>>> Wade,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wade Smart wrote:
>>>>>>> I finally took the plunge and moved from 7.04 to 8.04
>>>>>>> Two things I already miss are the numlockx and Right Click edit as root script.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I need to copy over from my backup hd some files for dovecot and
>>>>>>> postfix but they are in root. Since apparently the right click script
>>>>>>> will no longer work how can I work as root on nautilus?
>>>>>> Alt-F2 and enter 'gksudo nautilus'. It will ask for your password and
>>>>>> then start up nautilus as root.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Alt+F2 ... nothing happens. I have nautilus already open so I shut it
>>>>> but still, no area asking for a password.
>>>> I'm sure this must be what you are doing, but just to be sure, I meant
>>>> hold down the Alt key and press the F2 key at the same time. Is it
>>>> configured in System->Preferences->Keyboard Shortcuts?
>>>>
>>>> Odd it's not working. You should get a dialogue box in which you type
>>>> the 'gksudo nautilus' command. It's after that you get prompted for your
>>>> password.
>>>>
>> [snip]
>>> Tony, it says, "Alt+F2" = Show the panel run application dialog.
>>> I see nothing in here about nautilus.
>>>
>>> Wade
>>>
>> 
>> If you press Alt key, and then while still holding down the Alt key you
>> then press the F2 key you should get a popup that shows "Run
>> Application". In the command box enter: gksu nautilus
>> Note: you can do the same from the terminal.
>> Be aware that that puts all of Nautilus in the root mode, so you can
>> wander about and cause havoc to all of your files if you wish. So use
>> with caution.
>> 
>> If you are not getting the popup, then something is wrong with your system.
> 
> Given gnome's insane drag n' drop move files without asking and with no
> undo and we won't ever allow you to change that default behavior, I
> really don't think running nautilus as root is *ever* a good idea.  I
> usually do my root file management from the console, but surely there's
> a better, more sensible gui that can be used? I mean, besides Konqueror,
> which is great, but some might prefer not installing all of KDE.  (Under
> no circumstance should you ever attempt this with a touchpad)
> 

When I need to copy root files etc., I do find 'gksu nautilus' helpful -
but instead of drag n' drop I use right-click copy etc.

As for file mangagers, you might want to check out gnome-commander:
http://www.nongnu.org/gcmd/
It provides for added control & filters, plus allows for dual window
panes similar to Dolphin. gcmd 1.2.5-1 is available in universe & seems
to be fairly stable. But I am currently using 1.2.7 which is available here:
http://www.getdeb.net/app/GNOME+Commander