Entering xhost +localhost added the localhost without problem but I still 
cannot startx from the console as user. root access only.
I am stuck here with what to do. I have ran the software mgr. as it is 
called and notice that X4.03 is still listed as installed along with X 4.1.
I know that X 4.1 is cooker but it just doesn't make sense that this 
upgrade cannot be handled by the software supposedly designed to perform 
such a task. I think this goes hand-in -hand with the thread regarding 
"fundamental problems with Linux..."
John

At 11:52 PM 9/8/01 -0400, you wrote:
>I had the same kinda thing with mdk 7.1.
>
>Typing xhost + localhost in a term fixed stuff.
>
>Never *did* figure out EXACTLY what was happening..
>
>Love Linux.. Just got SOOO much to learn.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Sergio P.Korlowsky
>Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 11:29 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [expert] Cannot startx
>
>
>On Saturday 08 September 2001 21:26, you wrote:
> >   I have upgraded to XFree86 4.1 via mandrake update. when I try to startx
> > from run level 3 as a user i recieve the error,
> > "authentication failed-cannot start X server. Perhpas you do not have
> > console ownership?"
> > This started becasue I wanted to isntall tux typing which required
> > libSDL1.2, libSDL_mixer1.2 and libSDL_image1.2.
> > I did not want to use a --nodeps or --force to get this game working so to
> > fulfill deps i let the updater install a new Pam package and Xfree 4.1 and
> > all the packages,fonts and all for X.  I am running Mandrake 8.0 on kenel
> > 2.4..3-20. (stock kernel I think,no upgrade)
> > Any suggestions on what to do to be able to startx from the console as
> > user?
> >
> >   TIA,
> > John W
>
>Have you tried xhost localhost?
>as it looks like ownership only.
>
>
>
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