Re: how does root run a graphical prog
On Mon, May 20, 2002 at 11:29:14AM -0700, Vineet Kumar wrote:
> * Dave Sherohman (esper@sherohman.org) [020520 10:49]:
> > If you MUST use xhost, use 'xhost + localhost'. But using xauth or
> > XAUTHORITY is the Right Way To Do It.
>
> Thanks Dave! You just pointed out one of the many, many, MANY reasons to
> NEVER USE xhost. The reason you just illustrated: "When you might want
> to do 'xhost +localhost', you might accidentally enter
> 'xhost + localhost', which has the same as effect as 'xhost +'.
...as well as one of the many, many, MANY reasons for not correcting
other people on the use of a tool you never use yourself...
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