Unity Reboot (Ubuntu Unity Launcher To Reboot In A Different OS) Available In A PPA | Linux Today

Unity Reboot (Ubuntu Unity Launcher To Reboot In A Different OS) Available In A PPA

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Sep 16, 2011

“To make it easier to install and use, I’ve updated the script
and uploaded it to the WebUpd8 PPA. Also, the new version can
reboot without requesting for your password – to do this, check the
“Don’t ask for password on restart” box on the Launcher settings.
But please note that using this option is not recommended because
it enables any user to execute /usr/bin/grub-editenv so it can be a
security risk. But since this was requested, I’ve implemented it
and you can easily enable/disable it.


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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