When you need root permissions to open (e.g. edit) a file, wouldn't it be much easier if Konqueror had an "Open as other user" command in its Actions context menu? Then you could open the file from your existing (non-root) window, rather than having to open a root shell each time. (You'd still have to enter the root p/w, of course.)
Or is there already a way to do this, and I just don't know about it?
KDE, a splendid desk
It makes the others seem grotesque.
Forgot to mention: put that file in ~/.kde/share/apps/konqueror/servicemenus and restart Konqueror to see it appear in the Actions menu when you rightclick a file.