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How to move file?

Asked by Mike Smith

This will seem basic, and I apologize. I am very new to linux.

Downloaded a skins file to my desktop. Opened file manager and located the folder where I was instructed to place the skins file. When I drag and drop the file to the folder it will not "stick" in the folder, but rather, "rubberbands" back to the desktop. It's as if I am not allowed to move this file to the folder. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

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jscc88 (jscc88-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#1

if you are new in ubuntu, you can bring the dos commands, the ubuntu termilan haves any commands same that dos.

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Best Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#2

Hi,
if the file is not supposed to go in your home directory, you'll need access as root.
Example directory would be:
/usr/share/...

Option is to open Nautilus as root in a terminal and move the file from desktop to target folder:
gksudo nautilus
password for Mike: you don't see anything when typing it

However, the root command should be used carefuly and with advanced knowledge.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GnomeTerminal

http://library.gnome.org/users/user-guide/stable/nautilus-presentation.html.en

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Mike Smith (mesmith-petaluma) said : 		#3

Thanks. Works.

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quantenemitter (quantenemitter) said : 		#4

try start->system->settings->themes (or the like - i have a german system) and drag-and-drop your themes file into the new window. even if it "rubberbands" back, you should see a new theme in the window. just click on it.