Re: Root in X Display

[Shaul Karl <shaulka@bezeqint.net>]

> On Mon, 21 May 2001 16:43:04 Chris Spencer wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > How can I change my permissions so that root can run things on the 
> X Display 
> > of my normal user? For example, if I drop to a command prompt, su 
> to root, 
> > and try to configure the kernel by typing in "make xconfig" I get 
> the error:
> > 
> > Xlib: connection to ":0.0" refused by server
> > Xlib: Client is not authorized to connect to Server
> 
> Before you su to root type "xhost +local:" (minus the quotes)
> and you'll be set.
> 



Another option might be issuing

    XAUTHORITY=~user_name_who_log_in_X/.xauthority make xconfig

This topic is discussed in /usr/share/doc/xfree86-common/FAQ.gz (How do I run 
an X client as root when the X session is run by a user?).

BTW: If you are running "make xconfig" in order to config a new kerenl you 
might give up being root for this matter. This is fully described in  
/usr/share/doc/kernel-package/README.



> Dana
> --
> I used up all my sick days, so I'm calling in dead.
> 

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	Shaul Karl <shaulka@bezeqint.net>

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                                          (Ethics Of The Fathers 1:14)