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there is a program that requires root-rights to execute (I don't know why, it can't do anything bad). How can I make it possible for a user to run it?
What I want to do is to have a button on the desktop to run it, therefore it is not an option to always open a console run the su command and then the program.
Originally posted by max2004 When I do what you told me, I get the message: "The KDE libraries are not designed to run with suid privileges" (it is a KDE program).
Don't take my word for it but install 'sudo'?? Then, when it's set up, put sudo in front of command you want to execute. E.g. 'sudo ls'.
There's also a thing called 'fake root' or something, might be relevant.
In KDE create a 'Link to Application' on the desktop (or on the panel) and point it to your binary. Now right click->Properties on the link you just created (as .desktop file) and go Application->Advanced Options, in there there is an option to 'run as a different user'.
then setup the shortcut to execute 'sudo /usr/bin/programtorun'. You can then untick the option to run as a different user. Sudo should work with kde apps - I just tried 'sudo /usr/bin/konqueror' then and it worked.
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