The undocumented change in Fedora 12 has caused consternation amongst Fedora users. Under Fedora 12, users are able to install software from repositories without being prompted for root password. The change is part of PolicyKit s policy for desktop users and was made to make the system easier for desktops users. Read the full article in The H Security: Fedora 12 is now available to download and use the latest version of the operating system for the next Fedora software available on iOS and Android platforms.
Source: https://threatpost.com/fedora-12-critics-upset-over-install-rights-changes-111909/73135/