On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:40:34 -0400 Mark Grieveson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > On Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:38:14 -0400 > > Mark Grieveson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >> > Hello. I recently switched from Sarge to Etch. I used to use > >> > the command "gksuexec" to run things as a different user (run as > >> > root). In particular, I used it to open "nautilus --no-desktop > >> > --browser". I've tried the command "gksu nautilus --no-desktop > >> > --browser" in the run application (alt-F2) box, but this doesn't > >> > work. > >> > > > > What happens? Do you see anything at all? Is there any output in > > ~/.xsession-errors? > > > First, thanks for your response. You're very welcome. > > Nothing happens when I try via alt-F2. The file ~/.xsession-errors, > reads: > > gksu: unrecognised option `--no-desktop' > GKsu version 1.9.1 Which is a fair comment: you want to pass the option to nautilus, not gksu. Try this: gksu 'nautilus --no-desktop --browser' The quotes should solve the problem. > > Usage: gksu [-u <user>] [options] <command> > ............and it gives the standard help lecture, enlightening me > of my choices. > > The result of 'apt-file search gksuexec' is simply: > > > > gksu: usr/share/pixmaps/gksuexec-debian.xpm > > > > Looks like the executable is gone. > > > Is there a way for me to request that it be put back in? Who do I > write to? Since the gksu executable seems to provide equivalent functionality, I wouldn't bother. But if you wish to pursue the matter, go to http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/pkgreport.cgi?which=pkg&data=gksu and raise a new wishlist item. > > Mark > > -- Liam -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]