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Description of problem: Run Add/Remove software with sudo Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): rhel 6.1 How reproducible: Launch Add/Remove software from System, Administration, Add/REmove Software Steps to Reproduce: 1. Add/Remove software 2. try to install something 3. root password is required Actual results: Root password is required Expected results: Root or sudo passwords are required Additional info: It would be convenient to be able to give password for either sudo or root when installing software with the graphical Add/Remove application
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