Question: How Do I Fix Read Only Files in Ubuntu?
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How do I remove read only from Ubuntu?

If the file is read-only, it means you (the user) don’t have the w permission on it and so you cannot delete the file. To add that permission. You can change files permission only if you’re the owner of the file. Otherwise, you can remove the file using sudo , gaining super user privilege.

How do I change a file from read only to edit in Ubuntu?

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.

12 февр. 2010 г.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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