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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?...
- 01-24-2008 #1Just Joined!
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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?
- 01-24-2008 #2forum.guy
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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:
...enter the root password when requested.Code:su
Then enter:
...this updates your packages list.Code:apt-get update
Then try to install your package:
Code:apt-get install package_name
If it doesn't work, post back with any errors.oz
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