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    kdesu Work-Around (another)

    This workaround works fine on both my Dell Laptops with no problems, your mileage may vary. PLEASE remember to back up ALL important files.
    1. Install package kalternatives. (this package is in the universe repos)
    2. This will install an additional control module in your System Settings (Advanced Tab).
    3. Open Alternatives Configuration under System Settings.
    4. In the bottom left hand corner, under Options, check the box that says, Hide Useless.
    5. On the top left hand side there is a box that is named, Groups.
    6. Go down to the entry, kdesu, and highlight it.
    7. In the status box to the right you should see (2) options with the /user/bin/kdesudo box checked.
    8. Underneath is a line that reads, /user/lib/kde4/libexec/kdesu-distrib/kdesu The description reads, "Runs a program with elevated privileges"
    9. Check this box. You will notice the other box clears automatically.
    10. Hit OK and close out of System Settings.
    11. Log-out and back in or better yet, restart.
    12. press alt-F2 to open command prompt.
    13. Type kdesu dolphin and hit enter. (you will noticed the box may look slightly different).
    14. Dolphin as Root should now stay open with no errors.

    My Systems:
    Dell XPS m1330 (NVIDA) 4 GIGS RAM
    Dell Inspiron 1318 Intel Graphics, 3 GIGS RAM

    Please be kind, I'm doing this post because of the kdesu bug that was irritating to me, if it not to you or you don't experience this bug than please disregard.

    Thank You...!

    #2
    Re: kdesu Work-Around (another)

    Yep, that's great -- thank you. Tested it and it works as advertised! You are forgiven for double-posting.

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      #3
      Re: kdesu Work-Around (another)

      I'll keep this in the mental repository - for now. As long as I have Root Actions Service Menu installed, I have the means to act upon root owned files/directories. kdesudo was broken and fixed before, and it will be again.
      Windows no longer obstructs my view.
      Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
      "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." - Sherlock Holmes

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        #4
        Re: kdesu Work-Around (another)

        1. Thanks for the double posting tip, sorry about that! I'm glad it is working for you, too!

        Thanks for the replies!

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          #5
          Re: kdesu Work-Around (another)

          Other threads:

          > Topic: kdesudo filemanager on kde 4.4 beta 2/RC1/RC2/Final (Karmic)
          > Topic: [RESOLVED - NOT] kdesudo - bug report filed (Karmic & Lucid)


          CLI

          man update-alternatives
          NAME
          update-alternatives - maintain symbolic links determining default commands

          SYNOPSIS
          update-alternatives [options] command

          DESCRIPTION
          update-alternatives creates, removes, maintains and displays information about the symbolic links comprising the Debian alternatives system.

          It is possible for several programs fulfilling the same or similar functions to be installed on a single system at the same time. For example, many systems have several text editors installed at once. This gives choice to the users of a system, allowing each to use a different editor, if desired, but makes it difficult for a program to make a good choice for an editor to invoke if the user has not specified a particular preference.

          Debian's alternatives system aims to solve this problem...

          Example:
          Code:
          sudo update-alternatives --config kdesu
          [sudo] password for rog131:
          There are 2 choices for the alternative kdesu (providing /usr/lib/kde4/libexec/kdesu).

          Selection Path Priority Status
          ------------------------------------------------------------
          * 0 /usr/bin/kdesudo 100 auto mode
          1 /usr/bin/kdesudo 100 manual mode
          2 /usr/lib/kde4/libexec/kdesu-distrib/kdesu 50 manual mode


          Press enter to keep the current choice (*) , or type selection number:

          [img width=400 height=236]http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/7448/kdesu.png[/img]
          Before you edit, BACKUP !

          Why there are dead links ?
          1. Thread: Please explain how to access old kubuntu forum posts
          2. Thread: Lost Information

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