2007-01-20: EV dixit:
> 2007-01-19: Bob Copeland dixit:
> > > Previously, I could execute karma_helper (-b -u -l -r) as a
> > > regular user in order to bind/unbind the RK USB interface from
> > > the storage driver (so I diden't have to physically plug/unplug
> > > the USB cable to bring the RK to normal operation).  Now only
> > > root can do that;  as a regular user I get:
> > > Is the new behaviour supposed to be normal?
> > 
> > Was karma_helper setuid root at some point in the past?
> 
> Nope.  Moreover, I've tried to setuid it, and the errors
> persist.

I have to take this back;  setuid does the trick, as it has
always done.  I just made some mistakes in my tests!

> What is the behaviour i your system(s)?  can you
> bind/unbind/reset as a regular user?

No need to reply!

Best,
EV.

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