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Message #51853
[Bug 893842] Re: Move "admin" group to "sudo"
** Branch linked: lp:ubuntu/policykit-1
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Title:
Move "admin" group to "sudo"
Status in “accountsservice” package in Ubuntu:
In Progress
Status in “policykit-1” package in Ubuntu:
Fix Released
Status in “policykit-desktop-privileges” package in Ubuntu:
Fix Released
Status in “accountsservice” source package in Precise:
In Progress
Status in “policykit-1” source package in Precise:
Fix Released
Status in “policykit-desktop-privileges” source package in Precise:
Fix Released
Bug description:
Fresh install from daily today, am unable to do many common admin actions, the 'root' password is requested
Attached orig /etc/group
TEST CASE:
1. Install Ubuntu Desktop, reboot and login
2. Click on the user indicator and select 'User Accounts'
3. On the dialog, click on 'Unlock'
EXPECTED RESULT
A authentication dialog is displayed asking for the user's password
WHAT HAPPENS
The user is prompted for the root password
WORKAROUND
Open a terminal and run the following command:
$ sudo adduser <your_user_name> admin
logout and login
ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04
Package: ubiquity 2.9.4
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.1.0-2.3-generic 3.1.0
Uname: Linux 3.1.0-2-generic i686
ApportVersion: 1.26-0ubuntu1
Architecture: i386
Date: Tue Nov 22 20:56:50 2011
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Alpha i386 (20111122)
ProcEnviron:
PATH=(custom, no user)
LANG=en_US.UTF-8
SHELL=/bin/bash
SourcePackage: ubiquity
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
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