> [http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Fedora-12-allows-users-install-privilege-863623.html] > > ===== > 19 November 2009, 09:55 > Fedora 12 allows users install privilege > > Under Fedora 12, users are able to install software from repositories > without being prompted for root password. The undocumented change in > Fedora 12 has caused consternation amongst Fedora users. The change is > part of PolicyKit's policy for desktop users and was made to make the > system easier for desktop users. The policy change means that a user > who is using the system console – the machine's attached display, > keyboard and mouse – can install a signed software package from a > signed repository, without being prompted for a administrators > password. Remote users and users not on the system console are still > prompted for a password, as are console users if the repository or > package are unsigned or if the signatures require updating. > > [...] > =====
The fix is addressed here: http://skvidal.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/polkit-and-package-kit-and-changing-settings/ Harish _______________________________________________ LUGS Mailing list - [email protected] List FAQ: http://wiki.lugs.org.sg/LugsMailingListFaq Info page: http://www.lugs.org.sg/mailman/listinfo/slugnet To unsubscribe send an empty email to: [email protected]
