[Bug 350658] Re: Update manager requests password to check for updates

[Robert Roth]

Thank you for reporting this bug to Ubuntu. Ubuntu 9.04 reached EOL on October 23, 2010.
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given the information you've provided. Please either a) upgrade and test
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** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu)
       Status: Triaged => Incomplete

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Title:
  Update manager requests password to check for updates

Status in Update Manager:
  Invalid
Status in “update-manager” package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  The update manager currently requests password to check for updates.

  Steps to reproduce:

  System -> Administration -> Update Manager

  Click "Check"

  You will be prompted for authentication.

  What should happen:

  You should be able to "check" without escalation.  Escalation should
  only occur when required, such as "Install" updates.

  Thank you for your time.

  Jon

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