Ubuntu Linux: Edit and Open Files That Require Administrator Privileges

To edit and open files that require administrator privileges on an Ubuntu Linux system, you can use the sudo command.

For example, to edit the /etc/hosts file, which requires administrator privileges, you can use the nano text editor and the sudo command as follows:

sudo nano /etc/hosts

This will open the /etc/hosts file in the nano text editor, allowing you to make changes to the file as the root user.

You can also use the sudo command to open a file with an application that requires administrator privileges. For example, to open the /etc/fstab file with the gedit text editor, you can use the following command:

sudo gedit /etc/fstab

This will open the /etc/fstab file in the gedit text editor as the root user.

Keep in mind that you should use caution when editing files with administrator privileges, as improper changes can cause issues with the system. Make sure to back up important files before making any changes.

For more information on the sudo command and administrator privileges on Ubuntu Linux, you can refer to the Ubuntu documentation or the man pages for the sudo command.