unable to write/copy to yum.repos.d

[shillizzle]

I need to add the necessary repos to install vlc, but I get "you do not have the right permissions to write to this folder" I was able to do this in ydl 5 but not in 6.
I have added my user to the root group to see if that would help for the procedure but no change.
Then i used the terminal to copy/paste the info onto a new gedit file and then try and save it into the yum.repos.d folder but terminal freezes and i have to force quit.
Im sure its an easy fix but im tryin to do things as much as i can without looking too noobish
but would appreciate any help.

[H.axen]

login as root

[uncholowapo]

Or if you are in your regular user account open up a terminal and type in:

su
password:

That gives you root permissions without having to log off and log in as root.

[shillizzle]

Thanks guys, Logging in as root worked like a charm! Terminal still freezes when i try and save in gedit as root. but i dont care as much now that i have a work around. Much appreciated.