[dba-Tech] Help with Linux Fedora 36

[Tina N Fields]

Hi John,

I believe that is correct. That is why the first thing I asked Paul was 
"What is the root password?" to which he responded he didn't know. I 
then asked if he could get in touch with the person who had set up the 
system. He said "Yes"  but ended up getting no response from Roy. I 
tried calling Roy, as Paul is now convinced that Roy has blocked Paul's 
phone number. I have had no success. So, I am looking for how to get 
into the admin account.

If I could do that, I could follow the instructions I have on installing 
printer packages in Linux.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
T

Tina Norris Fields
231-322-2787
tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com

On 3/25/2024 3:41 PM, John Colby wrote:
> I think it is an admin issue and no drivers will install without admin
> privileges.  I am not a linux guy however.
>
> On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 3:34 PM Tina N Fields via dba-Tech <
> dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> I understand. I've been an HP fan for printers for a long time. But, I
>> get your point. What printer manufacturers do you like?
>>
>> Paul asked me if I were opposed to Canon and I told him that I am not
>> opposed, but that the Canons I have dealt with all had quality problems,
>> refusing after a year or so to print the same specific color (I think it
>> was red).
>>
>> Please tell me what printers you would feel confident in advising for a
>> Linux Fedora 36 setup.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> T
>>
>> Tina Norris Fields
>> 231-322-2787
>> tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com
>>
>> On 3/25/2024 3:22 PM, John Colby wrote:
>>> Tina, I do NOT recommend HP printers as they are going to "printing as a
>>> service" which locks the printer down and "sells" you ink on a
>> subscription
>>> basis.  No internet?  No print.  It is a mess.  I recommend that you
>>> examine some other printer.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM Tina N Fields via dba-Tech <
>>> dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Colleagues,
>>>>
>>>> I have a friend with a serious problem that I am trying to resolve.
>>>>
>>>> This friend has a computer set up for him by a fellow (named Roy) who is
>>>> not responsive to our efforts to reach him. My friend is not savvy about
>>>> his operating system. Roy set it up with two accounts, Roy and Paul.
>>>>    From inside Paul, it is not possible to go to root. The command always
>>>> gets "permission denied" as a response.
>>>>
>>>> I last worked with Fedora over ten years ago and do not have its
>>>> language in my head, but I am quick at relearning.
>>>>
>>>> The problem is that Paul's printer died and we have purchased another -
>>>> HP ENVY 6452e - which was listed as being compatible with Fedora 36. The
>>>> HP software, however, declares not to support that operating system and
>>>> sends us to the Linux reference page. I've downloaded the hplipgui and
>>>> tried finding that printer in there - it is not listed.
>>>>
>>>> Clearly, I need to get into root and download the appropriate Linux
>>>> package in order to install this printer. But, how? How do I break into
>>>> the Roy account and create a new super user password?
>>>>
>>>> Does anybody in OT or TECH have an idea to help me?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> T
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tina Norris Fields
>>>> 231-322-2787
>>>> tinanfields-at-torchlake-dot-com
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