On Mon, 21 May 2001 16:43:04 Chris Spencer wrote: > Hello, > > How can I change my permissions so that root can run things on the X Display > of my normal user? For example, if I drop to a command prompt, su to root, > and try to configure the kernel by typing in "make xconfig" I get the error: > > Xlib: connection to ":0.0" refused by server > Xlib: Client is not authorized to connect to Server
Before you su to root type "xhost +local:" (minus the quotes) and you'll be set. Dana -- I used up all my sick days, so I'm calling in dead.
