Hello.

I'm not sure if this'd solve the problem, but note the error message .. the
server must be suid root.

[hoeteck@home hoeteck]$ ls -al /usr/X11R6/bin/XF*
-rws--x--x   1 root     root      1895996 Nov  5 23:52 /usr/X11R6/bin/XF86_S3V

Try the same command, and check if your server is indeed suid root :=)

- HT


>> Has anyone had trouble running X when not root.  As a non root user I
>> get a server crash with the following output (in its entirety) but no X:
>>
>> -------------------------------------
>>
>>
>> Fatal server error:
>> xf86OpenConsole: Server must be suid root

----------------------------------
linux [2.0.33] only! otherwise write me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] :)
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
WWW: http://xnovice.dyn.ml.org
----------------------------------


-- 
  PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES!
http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists
         To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with 
                       "unsubscribe" as the Subject.

Reply via email to