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Re: Lost X server after dist-upgrade



On Monday 20 February 2006 12:36, jerry wrote:

> to KDE but I can't.
>
> I suspect the problem is that root and myself don't have valid
> .Xauthority files but I can't figure out how to repair it.
>
> I would appreciate any advice on how to get back to using KDM for login
> and getting X server access for myself and root (to run synaptic and
> konqueror).
>
> I can post any other info as needed.
>
> Jerry

Easiest solution might be to move your .kde/ to something like .kde.works/.  
Then try and log in.  If that works try and recreate your envirornment from 
your old .kde/.  What are the permissions on your .Xauthority file.  They 
should be u+rw (chmod format).

John



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