Bug 509047

Summary:	Unable to use Ekos when the program is started non "root".
Product:	[Applications] kstars	Reporter:	joellapointe1717
Component:	general	Assignee:	Jasem Mutlaq <mutlaqja>
Status:	RESOLVED NOT A BUG
Severity:	normal
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	3.7.8
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Mint (Ubuntu based)
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description joellapointe1717 2025-09-03 02:53:35 UTC

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SUMMARY
When Kstars is opened through the Linux Mint menu, It is not possible to control my telescope through Ekos-Indi. Indi is installed in my computer. When I start Kstars as root with "sudo Kstars", it is possible to control my telescope with Ekos-indi.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open Kstars through Linux Mint menu.
2. Input the telescope mount characteristics with Ekos.
3. Try to input a astronomical object to goto. It won't react.
4. Retry by opening Kstars with "sudo kstars", it works!

OBSERVED RESULT
Ekos doesn't control the telescope when Kstars is opened normally.
Ekos is able to control the telescope when Kstars is opened as root "sudo kstars".

EXPECTED RESULT
Ekos should control the telescope

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Linux Mint 21.1
KDE Plasma Version: 
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.115.0
Qt Version: 5.15.13

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compilation : 2025-08-25T10:05:03Z

Comment 1 Jasem Mutlaq 2025-09-03 04:15:59 UTC

That's not a KStars issue. Most likely you're not part of the dialout group so you don't have permissions to access the device. This is a USB permission issue.

Comment 2 joellapointe1717 2025-09-03 14:21:23 UTC

I can confirm through the Linux Mint gui that I'm part of the dialout group.