The password should not be required when you are only updating packages.
Some updates may try to pull in new dependencies, and kernel updates are
considered to be new packages, in which case the password is required.
Are you sure update-manager isn't trying to install new packages?
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Having two computers side-by-side, one updated by clicking update-
manager icon in notifications, and one updated by choosing Update-
manager in the menu. One requires the password, both were fresh installs
using the same image. I think I can be pretty sure both had exactly the
same updates
Perhaps a quirk in the daily image. I can not reproduce today,
2012-01-09. I am closing this bug report as the original reporter.
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** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu)
Status: New = Invalid
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Update-manager should not require authentication password in Precise
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Screenshot showing request from update manager for password.
** Attachment added: update-manager-precise.png
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/update-manager/+bug/912913/+attachment/2660482/+files/update-manager-precise.png
** This bug has been flagged as a security vulnerability
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I am marking this a security vulnerability to alert the security team of
the issue. Per
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SecurityTeam/FAQ#Update_Manager_doesn.27t_prompt_for_security_updates
the password should not be required when updating using the Update-
manager.
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I only get the password prompt when attempting a new installation such as new
kernel images during pre-release and this is expected. Imagine a user leaves
it's laptop for two minutes alone in a cafe or at home, anyone who immediately
has access to it could install anything, it's much faster to
