Inkscape

how to add records to a folder owned by Root

Asked by Bob Bailey

I want to add an extension for laser engraving to inkscape. I don't have the authority because it is owned by "Root"
I have used ubuntu for years, but don't know much about using the terminal or modifying a locked folder.
Is there a tutorial or book that exists that will help me?
So far far the answers I have seen assume a level of knowledge I don't have.

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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said : 		#1

On Ubuntu you can gain administrative authorization ("root rights") with help of the sudo command.

Open a terminal window (e.g. by simultaneously pressing ctrl-alt-t) and issue the command

sudo cp file-to-be-moved target-directory

You will be asked to confirm this administrative action by entering your own password, and please note that you will not get any feedback when typing the password (no echo, not even '*' placeholders), just 'blind' type the password.

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Best Hachmann (marenhachmann) said : 		#2

Hi Bob,

it is not recommended to install extensions into the /usr/share/inkscape/extensions folder. They might be lost if you update them.

Instead, please follow the instructions on our extension page:
https://inkscape.org/en/download/addons/

You do *not* need root permissions to install an extension for Inkscape.

Kind Regards,
 Maren

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Bob Bailey (qyeliab99) said : 		#3

Thanks for both answers I believe I will try the second answer.
Also I found and bought a book on terminal commands.
I intent to study ir fully.
thanks again,
Bob Bailey