Moving files between users using Root?

I won't have access to my Mbp for quite some time otherwise id test this out, and my time capsule took a ** on me so I figured I'd ask here. I wasn't able to find anything relevant online but then again I'm not too familiar with this process.
What I hope to accomplish is to use Root to copy/move iTunes media files from one admin account to another. Is this feasible?
Thanks!

I presume from what you write that this is referring to two accounts on the same Mac? Instead of activating Root (if that is what you intend), why not simply copy the iTunes folder using the Drop Box (in Users>Username>Public). Are you moving/copying them all? More information might bring forth some more accurate advice.

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