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 installed.
--- Ubuntu Bug Squad volunteer triager http://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad ** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/912913 Title: Update-manager should not require authentication password in Precise To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/update-manager/+bug/912913/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs