Software Manager in 18.3 ... Wowzers!!!

Chat about anything related to Linux Mint
Forum rules
Do not post support questions here. Before you post read the forum rules. Topics in this forum are automatically closed 6 months after creation.
User avatar
Pjotr
Level 23
Level 23
Posts: 19802
Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:18 am
Location: The Netherlands (Holland) 🇳🇱
Contact:

Re: Software Manager in 18.3 ... Wowzers!!!

Post by Pjotr »

minitux wrote:In conclusion, given the problems with wayland, Mint developers can not just keep only the Xorg session? And not the wayland session in the new release 19?
Sure they can keep Xorg.... Note that even Update Manager depends on it, because it uses Synaptic "under the hood".
Tip: 10 things to do after installing Linux Mint 21.3 Virginia
Keep your Linux Mint healthy: Avoid these 10 fatal mistakes
Twitter: twitter.com/easylinuxtips
All in all, horse sense simply makes sense.
Royi
Level 2
Level 2
Posts: 67
Joined: Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:55 am

Re: Software Manager in 18.3 ... Wowzers!!!

Post by Royi »

Is there a reason why the Software Manager in Linux Mint 18.3 can install applications in folders which requires root privileges for write permission without asking for root password?

I can see it installs FlatPak applications in /var/lib/flatpak/app/ yet it doesn't ask for password.
I even closed it and launched it again to install different application and still it didn't ask for root password.
User avatar
AZgl1800
Level 20
Level 20
Posts: 11117
Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:20 am
Location: Oklahoma where the wind comes Sweeping down the Plains
Contact:

Re: Software Manager in 18.3 ... Wowzers!!!

Post by AZgl1800 »

Xenopeek just answered that in another thread


FlatPak (FlatHub) Application Installation - Destination Folder Path

Unread post by xenopeek » Sat May 26, 2018 4:56 pm

Flatpak uses polkit. Polkit (policy kit) is similar to sudo and gksudo in that it is a way to run a program with higher privileges but it offers a much finer level of control. As I read the policy file for Flatpak, normal users do not need authentication to install signed applications from signed repositories.
LM21.3 Cinnamon ASUS FX705GM | Donate to Mint https://www.patreon.com/linux_mint
Image
User avatar
Portreve
Level 13
Level 13
Posts: 4882
Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:03 am
Location: Within 20,004 km of YOU!
Contact:

Re: Software Manager in 18.3 ... Wowzers!!!

Post by Portreve »

cecilieaux wrote: Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:53 amWowsers!
Image
Flying this flag in support of freedom 🇺🇦

Recommended keyboard layout: English (intl., with AltGR dead keys)

Podcasts: Linux Unplugged, Destination Linux

Also check out Thor Hartmannsson's Linux Tips YouTube Channel
User avatar
Portreve
Level 13
Level 13
Posts: 4882
Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:03 am
Location: Within 20,004 km of YOU!
Contact:

Re: Software Manager in 18.3 ... Wowzers!!!

Post by Portreve »

cecilieaux wrote: Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:53 amWowzers!
Image
Flying this flag in support of freedom 🇺🇦

Recommended keyboard layout: English (intl., with AltGR dead keys)

Podcasts: Linux Unplugged, Destination Linux

Also check out Thor Hartmannsson's Linux Tips YouTube Channel
Locked

Return to “Chat about Linux Mint”