Re: how does root run a graphical prog
> hi,
>
> How come root can not run a graphical program under other user
> session. Let say, I do 'su' and I try to launch gkrellm. Xterm will
> produce this message:
>
> Xlib: connection to ":0.0" refused by server
> Xlib: Client is not authorized to connect to Server
>
> Everything fine if I run a console program under root. This problem
> only occurs if I run a program as a root under other people session.
>
> Please enlighten me.
>
When you log in as a regular user, type on a terminal: xhost localhost
This command will enable you to run any graphical program as root.
Rogerio Acquadro
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