> i have a program. it uses svgalib (vga.h, vgagl.h) > and i can't run it unless i'm logged in as root. > when i try to run it as a "normal" user it answers: > > svgalib: can't get I/O permission. > > does anybody know what to do ? Simple answer: chmod u+s <name of program> Detailed answer: SVGAlib accesses the video card directly. In order to access a piece of hardware directly, you must be root, or else setuid root.
- root only ? Great One
- Jay Link
