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I was trying to update ClamTK, but, it says I must be "root". Does this mean log in as root? If so, how is this done? Doesn't the program already ...
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ClamTK and "root"
I was trying to update ClamTK, but, it says I must be "root". Does this mean log in as root? If so, how is this done? Doesn't the program already get updates from update manager? It seems like I read something about logging in as root was a security risk. Please fill me in.
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Which distro do you use? In Debian/*buntu where you "sudo" you just input the command
from where you are. If you use a distro where you log in to root - you need to log in to root...sudo clamtk
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Originally Posted by arochester 
I use Ubuntu. So, the update manager won't update it for me? How do I log in as root? Is doing so secure?
Do you mean I type "update clamtk" in the terminal?
I'm completely new to Linux.
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In Debian/*buntu where you "sudo" you just input the command:
from where you are.sudo clamtk
Open a terminal and input the above command...
- 09-12-2008 #5Linux User
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... and make sure that clamtk is closed before you start.
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Thanks.
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Is clamtk installed via Synaptic Package Manager? (Or did you use apt-get install clamtk?).
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