objective c - Cocoa - Gaining Root Access for NSFileManager

Question

I need to move system files with NSFileManager in my application and I don't seem to have root access. What would be the easiest way to go about gaining this privilege?

I have looked into the BetterAuthorizationSample code provided by Apple, and I don't seem how I could have the NSFileManager run its task once its been given approval by the user.

Answer 1

If you application needs to use root privileges, use Apple's Authorization Services API.

http://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#documentation/Security/Conceptual/authorization_concepts/01introduction/introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP30000995-CH204-TP1