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How to edit a system file?

Asked by Alain Rousseau

I tried to enable apport in etc/default/, but I can't change the settings.
How can I edit the apport file?

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enubuntu (mr.tennents) said : 		#1

You need to be root because a normal user don't have permission for change system file. For do this, you need to use sudo.

For example, if you want to modify /etc/default/alsa you have to do this:

1. Open terminal with CTRL + ALT + T

2. Enter this command:

sudo gedit /etc/default/alsa

and press enter.

Here is a guide of sudo:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#2

With graphic software, sudo must be replaced by gksudo. Else sometimes, it can corrupt some configuration files.

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