[dba-Tech] Help with Linux Fedora 36

[John Colby]

Not really.  Try this?

https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-docs/performing-administration-tasks-using-sudo/

On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 3:57 PM Tina N Fields via dba-Tech <
dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> wrote:

> 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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