Revision of Working with Files and Folders from Thu, 09/04/2014 - 02:33

The default file manager in Trisquel is Nautilus. To read the full documentation, see here.

Can I use a file manager other than Nautilus?

Yes. Besides Nautilus, there are many other file managers that can be installed from Trisquel's repository. But you may not get the same level of out-of-the-box integration from other file managers. Trisquel Mini, for example, has PCManFM instead of Nautilus because it is smaller and faster.

I am reading a manual that says I need to edit a certain text file, but I can't save any changes. The text file appears to be read-only. Is this a bug?

This is not a bug, it's a security feature. You have to have root access to edit config files, and this is to prevent a virus or malicious remote user from changing such files without your permission. To edit the file, open a terminal and enter the following:

gksudo nautilus

Then enter your password, navigate to the appropriate directory, and make your changes.

Always observe caution and make backups when editing config files.