password.py and AUTH_TYPES
Bug #1745834 reported by
brian_p
This bug affects 2 people
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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HPLIP |
In Progress
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Undecided
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Shivani Mandora |
Bug Description
AUTH_TYPES has 'debian':'su', which requires a user to enter the root/superuser password. The Debian installer allows for having or not having a root password; without a root password the installer pulls in the sudo package. A user who chooses not to have a root password seems to be left without any means to install a plugin, for example.
password.py has a number of TBDs in it. Are there plans to cope with the Debian situation in the future or to give users the opportunity to choose an authentication method?
#825383 is the relevant bug report:
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Cheers,
Brian.
Changed in hplip: | |
assignee: | nobody → Shivani Mandora (shivani1709) |
status: | New → In Progress |
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Ok, it turns out that it's a bit more complicated than just having sudo in AUTH_TYPES. That will work to get a plugin installed but then hp-doctor also requires some further adjustment.
The number of users who set up the installer without a root password might be much fewer than the ones who do, but it is still a legitimate choice to make at installation time. Those who do take it are likely to encounter some problem with aspects of hplip.
Cheers,
Brian.