'edit as root' missing from context menu

[bailout]

I am sure there used to be an 'edit as root' option in the context menu of Dolphin but it doesn't seem to be there in karmic. Similarly an 'open terminal here' entry. Is there any way of getting these back?

thanks

[kjjjjshab]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

Installing the appropriate Rog131 ppa deb from here for the context menu would probably be the easiest way to get those back. I personally wouldn't add his entire repo, since some other packages might get upgraded that you don't want to have changed... but you can decide that for yourself.

https://launchpad.net/~samrog131/+archive/ppa

servicemenu-rootactions 2.4.7.1~karmic~ppa1 Sam Rog (2009-11-04)

https://launchpad.net/~samrog131/+ar...c~ppa1_all.deb

Maybe if we say Rog131 a bunch of times he'll magically appear and confirm that this is what you want...

Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131 Rog131

Or I suppose I can install it, which I just did... looks like what you want:

[bailout]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

Thanks for the reply. Looks like it would do what I want.

[Snowhog]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

This is the rootactions_servicemenu written by kubicle and conveniently packaged by Rog131. It is an outstanding addition to Dolphin or Konqueror.

[MoonRise]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

Great! I have a link to Rog's repo that I go to every time I update, upgrade or install. Did not see that. Gota have it! I'll get it!

[kubicle]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

I personally wouldn't add his entire repo, since some other packages might get upgraded that you don't want to have changed... but you can decide that for yourself.

IMO Rog is doing a wonderful job with the ppa (and in keeping it up-to-date, thanks for that), it's the only ppa that I keep permanently enabled.

I don't think it's likely to break anything, as the ppa seems to only (or mostly) house software that isn't available from the main repos. Of course, there should always be some consideration before enabling any "unofficial" repositories (permanently), but this certainly is one of the best.

And thanks for the comments on the menu :P

[bitzbox]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

https://launchpad.net/~samrog131/+ar...c~ppa1_all.deb

Thanks for the direct link

Regards .....

[MoonRise]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

I usually just go there and download the debs and install that way. Make them portable to take to other machines. All though when you Google "Rog PPA" his repo shows up, so I really don't have to do that much any more.

[chipbennett]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

I am sure there used to be an 'edit as root' option in the context menu of Dolphin but it doesn't seem to be there in karmic. Similarly an 'open terminal here' entry. Is there any way of getting these back?

thanks

To restore the "Open As Root" option under the "Actions" context menu (worked for me):

Paste the following code into a text file, and name it "OpenAsRoot.desktop" (or whatever):

[Desktop Action OpenAsRoot]
Exec=kdesu dolphin %U
Icon=folder-red
Name=Open as Root

[Desktop Entry]
Actions=OpenAsRoot
Icon=folder-red
ServiceTypes=KonqPopupMenu/Plugin,inode/directory,inode/directory-locked
Type=Service

Save the file to:

 ~/.kde/share/kde4/services

Then close and re-open Dolphin, and you should have "Open As Root" as an option under "Actions" in the context menu.

(Hat Tip: http://tuxarena.blogspot.com/2009/03...vice-menu.html)

[kubicle]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

To restore the "Open As Root" option under the "Actions" context menu (worked for me):

That isn't exactly the same as "Edit as Root" was. Edit as Root was used to open text files in kate as root, while Open as Root opens directories in dolphin. Small edits to the desktop file would of course change that, if that is the functionality you need.

[MoonRise]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

Doesn't the DEB package being mentioned here already have a good a majority of the Root Actions? The one I installed did. Made my experimentation with GRUB2 go a whole lot better!

[kubicle]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

Doesn't the DEB package being mentioned here already have a good a majority of the Root Actions?

It does, but I guess someone may want just a simple "Edit as Root" or "Open as Root" action, and not the whole shebang.

[chipbennett]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

Doesn't the DEB package being mentioned here already have a good a majority of the Root Actions?

It does, but I guess someone may want just a simple "Edit as Root" or "Open as Root" action, and not the whole shebang.

Indeed. I have both, for convenience - but generally use "Open As Root".

[kjjjjshab]

Re: 'edit as root' missing from context menu

I personally wouldn't add his entire repo, since some other packages might get upgraded that you don't want to have changed... but you can decide that for yourself.

IMO Rog is doing a wonderful job with the ppa (and in keeping it up-to-date, thanks for that), it's the only ppa that I keep permanently enabled.

I don't think it's likely to break anything, as the ppa seems to only (or mostly) house software that isn't available from the main repos. Of course, there should always be some consideration before enabling any "unofficial" repositories (permanently), but this certainly is one of the best....

Agreed. Rog is great both here, and with [his] repo.