> SOLUTION: (This may or may not be the most elegant way to do it.) > > cd /usr/X11R6/bin > chmod u+s XFree86 (or wherever the symlink points to).
not the best way; but it's the way that the X distribution does it by default. the only problem with it, is that it makes X run as root; and if an attacker can find a suitable buffer overflow exploit or race condition, and can get access to start X (often, tho not always, meaning having a shell on your box), they can get root access. so it's something to be avoided, if you're concerned about the security of your machine (and you should be; even if you think it's safe). that said; I admit that I don't always follow that rule myself. :) (but i do try). Carl Soderstrom. -- Network Engineer Real-Time Enterprises (952) 943-8700 _______________________________________________ Newbie mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie
