Here's an alternative method that works for me. Enter this to allow all local users to launch GUI windows: (Enter exactly as shown, including the final colon.)
xhost +local: Or, more extreme (may not be secure without running a firewall): xhost + To undo, enter: xhost - I don't need to type sudo to run these commands when I enter them as my local user that has X authority (if I'm understanding the situation correctly). -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1449748 Title: gedit can't run in root terminal To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hundredpapercuts/+bug/1449748/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
