Hosts file Query.

I have changed over from Maryland D-Star to DStar Commander and I like the difference.



I am trying to create a DPlus_Hosts.txt file under the /root directory for some local repeaters not connected to a reflector.



When using Commander File Manager to check if there is a DPlus_Hosts.txt already present, I find I cannot open or view the /root directory – “permission denied”. I can view and edit files in /usr/local/etc if I wish no problem there.



I didn’t have this problem with Maryland D-Star; I could see all files using the Open File Manager. All folders and files where shown in the directory tree. Editing was carried out using Leafpad.



I read somewhere to use the following commands using LXTerminal:

sudo su    (system user has all permissions to preform administrative tasks)

cd /root    (change to /root directory)

pwd         (to confirm I’m in the /root directory)

Is            (to look at the contents but this doesn’t work – ‘Command not found’)



I lack knowledge with the Linux operating system sorry. Can someone show me how I can gain permission to the /root directory like I could with Maryland D-Star please?



Thanks in advance for any help.

Kevin - ZL1KRH