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Old 03-10-2007, 05:39 AM   #1
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program asking root password


Hello,
I have install firewall program and it is asking password each time before running program and i hate it. How can i use programs without entering root password while normal user.

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Old 03-10-2007, 06:31 AM   #2
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Look at the comments in the /etc/sudoers file.
You can set up sudo so that a particular command can be performed by you without needing to enter a password.
 
  


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