[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password if user is not member of lpadmin group
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 653132 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/653132 Still reproducable on 15.10 (Kubuntu) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 Title: cups asks for root password if user is not member of lpadmin group To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/system-config-printer/+bug/387970/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password if user is not member of lpadmin group
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 653132 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/653132 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 653132 Add Printer dialog requests root password if user is not in Configure Printers group -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 Title: cups asks for root password if user is not member of lpadmin group To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/system-config-printer/+bug/387970/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
as mentioned in #22; I had this issue when I messed up accounts and groups. It prompts (with an ugly prompt) for authentication if you're not in the lpadmin group. When I set 'sudo usermod -aG lpadmin myusername' it worked flawlessly afterwards. The bug is that it does not detect more gracefully if you are not a member of the lpadmin group. ** Summary changed: - cups asks for root password + cups asks for root password if user is not member of lpadmin group -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 Title: cups asks for root password if user is not member of lpadmin group To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/system-config-printer/+bug/387970/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
** Tags added: precise -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 Title: cups asks for root password To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/system-config-printer/+bug/387970/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I ran into this problem on 12.04 and setting root password solved the problem. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 Title: cups asks for root password To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/system-config-printer/+bug/387970/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I've only ever seen this message when the user wasn't a member of lpadmin. The UI user manager has a check box configure printers under the account advanced settings. I believe the message is coming because CUPS is asking for an HTTP password. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 Title: cups asks for root password To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/system-config-printer/+bug/387970/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I also get a prompt for root password for Ubuntu 11.04 when I try to add a printer. gksudo system-config-printer solution worked. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 Title: cups asks for root password To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/system-config-printer/+bug/387970/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Thanks Jeff for the gksudo system-config-printer worked for my ip5200 on 10.10 - 64 I just ran into the enter password for root after trying to make the printer available to windows under virtual box - what used to work some weeks ago. But that might be another problem. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 Title: cups asks for root password -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Clean install of 10.10 + latest updates I get a root prompt upon plugging in my Canon ip4200. gksudo system-config-printer worked for me. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Clean install of 10.04 and I still see the root prompt. I have seen this bug since 7.10 and I am surprised it is still around. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
When I try to add a printer to my 10.04 clean install on a Dell 1420N laptop, I run into this root password problem. The problem does not occur with a clean install on a desktop. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I think this is more than just a printing issue. When trying to do Sini's suggested workaround, I am not able to make changes to ANY user accounts because it is asking for a root password to do so. This is on a clean install of 10.04. See screenshot for visual proof. ** Attachment added: root-request-usergroups.png http://launchpadlibrarian.net/47035015/root-request-usergroups.png -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I'm running Ubuntu 10.04 beta and this appears to be affecting a clean install. When I attempt to add a printer it prompts me for the root password that does not exist. I can also confirm that running gksudo rectifies the problem. For this reason, I feel system-config-printer (mine is version 1.1.91) should utilize gksudo for privelege escalation as opposed to the seemingly custom made box prompting for a root password. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I also had this problem. My workaround was: System Administration Users Groups Add Configure Printers privlegs to desired user. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
@Sini - Thanks. That's the best workaround to date. In fact, on a clean karmic install that privilege is enabled by default. That would explain why only us upgraders are experiencing this behavior. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I'm also seeing this on an upgraded system. Setting a root password is not a workaround, it is a bad idea. gksudo suggestion above works. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Fresh install of Karmic 9.10 (64 bit) -- no prompt for root password. Woot! Thanks for the help. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Yes, it is confirmed that this does not affect a clean install. However, it clearly is happening in upgrade scenarios. @Alan: Maybe the bug title should be modified to reflect this? -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Looks like that on update a maintainer script of the old package is executed. Pitti, do you know how to make a new CUPS package so that this does not happen? -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
On home desktop: Did not encounter Alan's problem upgrading from 9.04 to 9.10. On laptop: Freshly installed Karmic does not exhibit this problem. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
@Kevin Otte: Did your home desktop exhibit the bug reported here following the upgrade? Does it prompt for a root password when adding or deleting a printer when you launch system-config-printer without gksu? -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I can confirm that Kevin Otte's workaround is working for me. No need to set an actual root password. Also, I tested this on a different, clean beta install and did not experience the same behavior. This bug affects only my system upgraded from a previous release. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I just got a phone call from my Mom having the same problem. I was able to work around by invoking gksudo system-config-printer and adding the printer. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Ed's workaround does not work for me. ** Changed in: system-config-printer (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
I've found this easy to reproduce by attempting to delete a printer. The current work-around suggested has many ramifications, and is not recommended. A better workaround in my case was to edit the username (which by default was filled in as root) to my own username, and then use my own password (as my user has sudo privileges). -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Woah... this is weird. I have a Jaunty (9.04) machine. I tried upgrading it to Karmic (9.10), and I got THIS in the middle of my upgrade: Setting up cups-pdf (2.5.0-4) ... * Reloading Common Unix Printing System: cupsd[fail] Password for root on localhost? Wow... an interactive password prompt during apt-get dist-upgrade!! Sounds like a closely related issue. Alan -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 387970] Re: cups asks for root password
Umm... I tried to reproduce this bug and I wasn't even asked for a password of any sorts. If that is confirmed, perhaps that should be a bug in of itself. On Ubuntu 9.04, I went to add a new printer and was successful and was never asked to enter any type of password. -- cups asks for root password https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387970 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
