Re: What is wrong with my `nmcli device status`?

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On 2020-08-21 10:35, Samuel Sieb wrote:
> On 8/20/20 7:04 PM, ToddAndMargo via users wrote:
>> On 2020-08-19 19:58, Samuel Sieb wrote:
>>> On 8/19/20 3:24 PM, ToddAndMargo via users wrote:
>>>> You would not happen to know if there is a command like
>>>>      ifconfig eno2 down
>>>> that does not require root privileges?
>>>
>>> Haven't we already done this one not long ago?  Use "nmcli".
>>> nmcli d disconnect eno2
>>
>> That was the c command previously.
>
> Yes, but I was referring to the general use of "nmcli" instead of the various other root-required tools.
>
>> Are all nmcli command able to run as a user?
>
> I think so, although I don't know if being in the "wheel" group makes a difference.

We went through that a while back as well.  It is determined by polkit.  Wheel is not needed.
The type terminal session does matter though.

I think almost all commands don't need root.  Sadly, I can't recall the command to interrogate
polkit rules.

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