How do I change a file with root privileges?!?!

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  1. jars121

    jars121

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    Hi,

    Does anyone know the equivalent terminal command in Linpus for the "nano" command in Ubuntu?

    Basically, I'm trying to alter a file that needs root privileges, and I can't seem to be able to find the right code that allows me to do that on my Acer Aspire One.

    Cheers guys
     
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    daldred

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    I've got nano installed - I can't recall whether I installed it or whether it was already there!

    However, you can use mousepad instead - or sudo mousepad if you need root privileges.
     
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    Thank you! The mousepad thing actually worked! Now let's see if I can get this damn Live Update thing to work too...
     
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