Re: Can't use X as root
On Thu, Jan 18, 2001 at 09:13:45PM -0700, Ray Percival wrote:
> When I try to launch a X application as root it tells me the
> client can not connect to the server. It is a stock 2.2 X install
> does anyone have any thoughts on the subject? Thanks Ray
>
You can also create ".Xauthority" as a link in /root
linking to /home/<user>
/root/.Xauthority -> /home/kent/.Xauthority
/root:# ln -s /home/<user>/.Xauthority .Xauthority
hth,
kent
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