Have you checked to see that the server is suid root like the error message says? Do an "ls -Ll /usr/X11R6/bin/X" and check the output. It should look like the following: -rws--x--x 1 root root 1895996 Nov 5 09:52 /usr/X11R6/bin/X If you do not see an "s" in the fourth column, you need to set the suid bit. As root, do "chmod u+s /usr/X11R6/bin/X". Be advised that this opens up a potential security hole. For more information, and for a more secure way around the problem, check the redhat errata page. Michael On 1 Apr 1998 Shane French <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Has anyone had trouble running X when not root. As a non root user I >get a server crash with the following output (in its entirety) but no X: > >(cut) > >Fatal server error: >xf86OpenConsole: Server must be suid root > >(cut) --------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: All opinions expressed herein are my own and should not be construed to represent those of Washington University or any other organization. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael P. Plezbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Graduate Student http://www.cs.wustl.edu/~plezbert/ Department of Computer Science Washington University in St. Louis -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES! http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the Subject.
