My python code is at:
/usr/lib/hildon-desktop

Location of my shortcut:
/usr/share/applications/hildon-status-menu/

How do i edit a file as root inside python code?
The file I want to change is class as "root" rw-r--r--

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As above I'm writing a small plugin and wanted to know how to do the packaging. Can someone link me to the handy tutorial?