Ken Schneider wrote:
In a previous message, Ken Schneider wrote:
>The proper procedure is: > >as logged in user issue xhost +localhost >su >export DISPLAY=localhost:0
The reason that I use this is because I admin several *nix boxes at work and this allows me to run gui tools on my desktop without having to go to the machine and run the progs there. I actually use "xhost +" to allow those boxes to display the programs on my desktop.
Yes it is not the most secure way to do things but for the local lan with mostly computer iliterates on the lan not much can go wrong. Most (95%+) get lost when they have to change their password.
It just goes to show you there are many different ways to get somrthing done with linux. Use what you think is the best for your situation.
Ken
Hmmm, maybe use VNC through ssh tunnel....... -- Thanks in advance, Stefan -------------------------------------------------------------- Linux a world without borders, fences, windows and gates..... Titanic98 "Which computer do you want to sink today????"