Question: How Do I Change Read Only Mode in Linux?
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How do I change a read only file in Linux?

How to edit a read only file in Linux ?

  1. Log on to a root user from the command line. type the command su.
  2. Enter the root password.
  3. Type gedit (to open a text editor) followed by the path of your file.
  4. Save and Close the file.

How do I turn off read only mode in Linux?

To change directory permissions in Linux, use the following: chmod +rwx filename to add permissions. chmod -rwx directoryname to remove permissions.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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