Re: Application in root window?
On Mon, 2007-11-12 at 00:02 +1100, Owen Townend wrote:
> On Sat, 2007-11-10 at 13:19 -0500, Ralph Katz wrote:
> > On 11/10/2007 07:48 AM, Todd A. Jacobs wrote:
> > > I Googled around, and could find a utility that would allow me to run an
> > > arbitrary application (e.g. xosview) in the root window. Is there some
> > > utility that will allow me to do that?
> > >
> >
> >
> > apt-cache search 'root window' suggests xrootconsole and 20 other
> > ideas. Just an idea.
> >
> > Ralph
> >
> >
>
> Hey,
> It would be simpler to add a shortcut to "gksu xterm xosview" to give
> you the app running in a root console. Easy enough to add options for
> sizing etc.
>
> Any reason not to?
>
> cheers,
> Owen.
>
>
Hey,
Just looked up xosview, realised that you wouldn't need the xterm.
Just gksu xosview.
The 'x' in xosview should've tipped me off. :)
If you want, you can also add a no password line for xosview for your
user in /etc/sudoers to avoid putting in a password for it.
cheers,
Owen.
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