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How do I set my user account to gain full access to my hole computer *I.E* make changes to all files in the file system folder

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How do I set my user account to gain full access to my hole computer *I.E* make changes to all files in the file system folder and basically give my user account root assess.

also Id like to run windows software. I have CrossOver and Wine... whats better?

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Wyatt Smith (wyatt-smith) said : 		#1

By default users do not have permission to make changes to system folders, they can only write to their home folder. To gain superuser privileges you typically will invoke a form of the sudo command.

For example, from the terminal to get root access.
sudo -i

To open nautilus, file manager with root access
gksudo nautilus

As far as running windows software, there are many linux equivalents. I have found a replacement for every windows program I have ever used. Here are some helpful websites.
http://linuxappfinder.com/
http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html

As for running windows software with CrossOver or Wine. Neither one is perfect. Your mileage will vary from application to application. Some run perfectly, some running with minor bugs, while some will not run at all. You should check both for support on which windows application you intend to run.

Hope this helps

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shawnlandden (shawnlandden) said : 		#2

you can enable a classic root accoutn and log into it but you WILL eventually destroy your system. To get full windows compat (xcept VGA acceleration) you can run windows in a vm

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