On Sun, 28 Oct 2001, Justin R. Miller wrote: > What is the best, most secure way to allow root to run X-based apps > while I'm logged in as my non-privileged user? I've tried xhost > +localhost and that does not seem to do the trick. ssh root@localhost works for me. Avoid xhost like the plague; xauth is a good alternative. Mark Ferlatte XAUTHORITY trick looks great, though - I might start doing that more. -- Mark