Anyone know how to make Konqueror start in SU mode?

[ironmike]

I thought there was a way to make Konqueror always start in administrator (i.e. su) mode, but I can' find it. Kubuntu out of the box does not seem to include su Konqueror as a menu option. Anyone know how?

Thank you...

[Goce]

Re: Anyone know how to make Konqueror start in SU mode?

Yes. Open a term window and type 'sudo konqueror' then hit the return key (enter). It will ask you for the root password and open konqueror in SU/root mode.

[ironmike]

Re: Anyone know how to make Konqueror start in SU mode?

Thanks, but I would like for that behavior to be available as a menu choice. I would like to be able to click an icon and have Konqueror open under sudo automagically...

[Goce]

Re: Anyone know how to make Konqueror start in SU mode?

ok..

1. Right-Click KMenu
2. Click 'Menu Editor'
3. Click the 'File' menu
4. Click 'New Item'
5. Enter Name like 'Konqueror (root)'
6. Enter Command like 'konqueror'
7. Check box 'Run as Different User'
8. Enter Username like 'root'
9. Click the 'File' menu
10. Click 'Save'

Now close out the Menu Editor and run your new command under KMenu. That's as easy as it is. Good luck!

[ironmike]

Re: Anyone know how to make Konqueror start in SU mode?

That did it! Thank you!

[Guest]

Re: Anyone know how to make Konqueror start in SU mode?

Alternatively :

right click on desktop
select 'Create New'
select 'Link to Application'
a box with 4 tabs will open up
in 'General' tab call it whatever you like
in 'Application ' tab enter in 'command' field kdesu konqueror

this will create an icon on the desktop.

[ironmike]

Re: Anyone know how to make Konqueror start in SU mode?

I used this method also. Thank you. Works great...

[SheeEttin]

Re: Anyone know how to make Konqueror start in SU mode?

Hint hint: using "sudo" for programs with a GUI like Konqueror can mess stuff up. Use "kdesu" for that.