Re: wireshark 1.0.13 stable problem [linux]

[Martin Visser <martinvisser99 () gmail com>]

The same problem exists with the standard Ubuntu installation (which of
course is derived from Debian). I just edit the menu shortcut to be "sudo
wireshark" and all is good.

Regards, Martin

MartinVisser99 () gmail com


On Sat, May 29, 2010 at 1:00 AM, ladybug <hhry2do () gmail com> wrote:

> hi all,
>    I'm new of this mailing list. I have a little problem with old
> stable wireshark. My user has not a super user, as in Debian as in
> other distribution, I use this for added security of my computer.
>
> The problem is:
>
> a) in old version there is a function named "Wireshark as root", this
> permit me to use wireshark from my user using root password, now this
> is impossible.
>
> b) if I try to use wireshark run it from a root terminal, wireshark
> start regularly, but when I stop it I must close and open again the
> terminal to start again wireshark, it's difficult above of all I need
> stop and start wireshark much times in my work section.
>
> c) If I try to use a different distribution from Debian, Ubuntu for
> example with a super user, the problem a and b remain and I can't run
> correctly wireshark neither with a super user.
>
>
> Any one can help me to understarnd better why there is this problem
> and as is it possible use correctly the new version of wireshark,
> please?
>
> I try to view the hisoric list and the faq but I don't find nothing
> that can help me.
>
> --
> "the future is now here, but we live yet in the past"
> rashna
> Micaela Gallerini
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