On 08/23/13 06:23, Jim wrote: > fedora 18 / KDE > > I have problems starting Yumex, something about backend not running. > > Yum runs normal doing installs or updates > <snip> > 15:20:54 : DEBUG - Initialize yum backend - BEGIN <yum_backend.setup> > 15:20:54 : DEBUG - Setup START <yum_backend.setup> At this point you should be getting a pop-up dialog box indicating authentication is needed to acquire the needed privileges. Are you getting this pop-up? -- Getting tired of non-Fedora discussions and self-serving posts -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org