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[cephalis]

I downloaded a couple of tar.bz2 files and tried to move them from the desktop to the "/usr/local/src" folder, from where I planned to extract and install them. I got an error message that said I was not allow to write to this folder- (it is owned by 'root') Could someone tell me how to accomplish the task? I'm a noob and Linux challenged.

[devils casper]

hi cephalis !

you can gain 'root' privileges using 'su' command.
in terminal/konsole, execute this

su -
mv <tar_files> /usr/local/src

i would suggest you to create a folder in your home and extract files in it. its safe to extract/install in home folder instead of messing around in system folders after gaining 'root' privileges.





Casper

[cephalis]

Many thanks, I'll give it a try. I was trying to use "/usr/local/src" for this purpose because a forum guru advised it. You evidently think there is no pressing reason to do this.
-cephalis