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Questions tagged [policy]

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How to change/disable password complexity test when changing password?

I know that it is a "bad" idea, I know that it is not secure, I know. I searched the net for an answer and all I saw was whining that it's not good. But I like using Linux because it lets me make the system I want and like to use. The end of…
wobmene
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What is Canonical's LTS support policy for EOL software?

I'm using PHP 5.3 and need to remain on PHP 5.3 for the foreseeable future. Please don't suggest upgrading -- for my setup, it's simply not possible at this stage. I'm currently evaluating which OS to choose for my new server. I'd prefer to use…
blackwind
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How can I give permission to a user be able to UNLOCK Users GUI to Create New Users when connected thru xRDP Sessions?

I've really dug into Google and AskUbuntu this week, but I wasn't able to find a satisfactory answer to this issue I'm facing... I've created a user with ADMIN permissions on my Ubuntu 18.04 using the available GUI from GNOME. Every time I access…
Overlord
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How to configure policies/preferences for Chromium

I'm trying to enforce an URLAllowlist for my local Chromium (Version 89.0.4389.90, Snap) on Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS. According to Google the policy should be available. The Chromium project discusses the format of such lists. Following this guide from…
lisa-thehexbit
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How will Qt 5.0 be packaged for Raring?

Note: as per the FAQ, "Issues with the next version of Ubuntu" may not be asked as questions here but in my opinion, this is not an issue but merely a question asking about policy. If you feel this question is off-topic, please leave a comment…
Nathan Osman
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Can I use the Ubuntu logo on t-shirts produced non-comercially?

Possible Duplicate: Is it possible to create Ubuntu Shirts ( Merchandise ) Is it permited to use(print) Ubuntu logo on a "Ubuntu users group" T-shirt which is not sold public but to the group members ? (I read this question.)
DinushanM
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Software can't be installed or removed because the authentication service is not available

I'm trying to install flash via the software center and I get this error : "Software can't be installed or removed because the authentication service is not available. (org.freedesktop.PolicyKit.Error.Failed: ('system-bus-name', {'name': …
James Wynne
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Ubuntu 14.04 | Reset password asking me to Retype new password twice. Ideally it should be once

I recently tried to implement password policy (at least one digit, upper case, lowercase, a special character) using pam_cracklib module. After that, the system asks me to retype password twice whenever I try to reset the password. Not sure if I…
cinny
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system policy prevents unlocking or controlling the mobile broadband device?

Keep getting this pop-up requiring me to enter my password when I have Modem Manager GUI open. It happens every 5 mins, as long as Modem Manager is open. How do i change my system policy to allow the manager.? Ubuntu 15.04
REW
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Is the Ubuntu policy manual out of date?

I just started reading the Ubuntu Architecture wiki which outlines the overall architecture of Ubuntu. Got to the section that discusses the Ubuntu Policy Manual and that it is derived from the Debian Policy Manual. I noticed that at the bottom of…
Justin Andrusk
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How to change "Units Policy" in Nautilus?

I am using Ubuntu 19.10 and Nautilus ("Files") for file management. I am accustomed to file sizes reported in multiple of 1024. However, Nautilus displays files size in multiple of 1000. For, example, a file with size of 367,165,440 bytes is…
FedKad
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Is there a debian/ubuntu policy on softlinking things to another location in opt once they're installed?

Is there a debian/ubuntu policy on softlinking things to another location in opt once they're installed properly in usr/share or usr/lib? Here's a simple example: Packaging up dnsenum. It's a REALLY simple package (4 files). A perl script, two…
RobotHumans
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What is the Policy for Updating grub-pc in LTS?

After having attempted an SRU request for a small patch to grub-pc for 10.04 LTS that fixes an issue that has left many people with unbootable servers nothing has been done for some time. The patch went through d-i into Maverick and only modifies a…
nutznboltz
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How to install cluebringer on 14.04

I've done an install of Ubuntu 14.04 on a system which will act as a mail server. One of the bits I want to install is "Cluebringer" policy daemon. I can see there are postfix-cluebringer packages, but even after installing these there does not…
davidgo
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How do I get openldap password policy to work on 12.04 or 14.04?

I have installed the overlay, set up a default policy, I see in syslog that the policy is being referenced, but it does not seem to be enforced. Specifically, I have been testing out pwdMinLength of 10. However, I can change the password to…
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