[techtalk] Re: X Display

[Chris J/#6]

> 
> The second problem is a little bit trickier. Although, the "xhost + name"
> helped, the problem was with the DISPLAY number. I was using VNC server which
> had a different display number. Once the SUed user exported the DISPLAY
> number of VNC, then the user could start any X application.
> 
> Thanks again for all the help.
> 
> Subba Rao
> subb3 at attglobal.net
> http://pws.prserv.net/truemax/
> 
>  => Time is relative. Here is a new way to look at time. <=
> http://www.smcinnovations.com
> 
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Yep - biff would cause the problem -- biff toggles the execute bit on the 
terminal, and uses it as a flag. If you've su'd, then chown will fail :) Well 
spotted ... forgot about biff... :)

Chris...
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