On Sun, 28 Oct 2001, Justin R. Miller wrote:

> What is the best, most secure way to allow root to run X-based apps
> while I'm logged in as my non-privileged user?  I've tried xhost
> +localhost and that does not seem to do the trick.

ssh [EMAIL PROTECTED] works for me. Avoid xhost like the plague; xauth is a
good alternative. Mark Ferlatte XAUTHORITY trick looks great, though - I
might start doing that more.

-- Mark

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