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Re: how does root run a graphical prog



On Mon, May 20, 2002 at 06:39:22PM +0200, Kristian Rink wrote:
> Something like 'xhost +' basically should
> allow anyone (on your system) to connect to X hence to display any
> graphical output.

Bzzt!  'xhost +' allows anyone (on any system capable of contacting
your system) to connect to X and display any graphical output.  Not
good...

If you MUST use xhost, use 'xhost + localhost'.  But using xauth or
XAUTHORITY is the Right Way To Do It.

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