F-11: system-config-printer --> windows printer --> "You are not authorized to carry out the requested action"

[Mathieu Bridon (bochecha)]

>> The printer is attached to a windows box. At the time of running system-config-printer,
>> the windows box is on.
>>
>> This used to work just fine on F-10 and earlier...

I think s-c-p now uses PolicyKit.

As such, run it as your normal user, you'll be prompted for the root
password just when you need the authorization, removing the need to
run a whole graphical application as root.

> I wouldn't have a clue about the windows end.
> Your best bet is probably the list url I gave.
> Where more users, In a similar situation. would be active.

I also think this would be much better on the users list.

Best regards,


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Mathieu Bridon (bochecha)