Since this bug was reported, update-manager has switched from using gksu to using PolicyKit. So if this bug still exists, it is a bug in PolicyKit.
** Package changed: update-manager (Ubuntu) => policykit-1 (Ubuntu) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to policykit-1 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/396393 Title: Update Manager does not display fingerprint authentication dialog Status in “policykit-1” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: Binary package hint: update-manager I have an HP Compaq 6710b laptop, which has an integrated Authentec fingerprint reader. I have set up libpam-fprint to do the authentication, and it works ok for logins, sudo and most applications. However, update-manager does not display any window to prompt for the fingerprint. The fingerprint still works however there is no visual indication that the user should supply the fingerprint. The update manager window seems to "hang" instead. Other "privileged" applications show a prompt window. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/policykit-1/+bug/396393/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
