[ubuntu-uk] Passwords need prior to updates?

[Piskie]

On 05/06/12 11:10, alan c wrote:
> Is it my imagination, or have recent updates, not required my password?
> (Ubuntu 12.04)
No it's not your imagination.

You will be asked for password if update mangler needs to install 
something - just not updates.

Kernel upgrade for example will ask.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SecurityTeam/FAQ#Update_Manager_doesn.27t_prompt_for_security_updates

regards

piskie