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Old 01-24-2008   #1 (permalink)
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When I try to install something using apt-get I get the following message, "Sorry, user Sparky is not allowed to execute '/usr/bin/apt-get install' as root on mepis1." Any help?
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Welcome to the forums, BackBack!

When you want to install something with apt, you must su (switch user) to root first.

From the command line, enter:

Code:
su
...enter the root password when requested.


Then enter:

Code:
apt-get update
...this updates your packages list.


Then try to install your package:

Code:
apt-get install package_name

If it doesn't work, post back with any errors.
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