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Re: cannot run X apps when 'su'



ttv writes:
> Hi, when I su as root, I can't run X apps ...

X apps are not secure enough to be run by root.

> any ideas how to fix it ? 

'emacs -nw' will run emacs in an xterm.
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John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, Wisconsin


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