*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 796076 ***
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/796076
I don't dispute that this bug is a duplicate of bug 796076, but I am
posting here to address some advice from david6 which is potentially
dangerous if applied.
It is a bad idea to run graphical programs that
Does this mean (based on Bug #805682) we should:
(a.) henceforth use sudo gedit systemfile (with some security issues)
OR,
(b.) agitate for this to be fixed, and soon.
??
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*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 796076 ***
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/796076
** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 796076
When run as root [gksudo gedit whatever] gedit tries to open a 2nd
'untitled document 1'
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** Tags added: precise
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Title:
opening existing file with gksu gedit creates untitled document
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Quote comment from upstream developer:
You shouldn't start GNOME programmes with elevated privileges, it's not
supported. In any case, not a gnome-terminal bug.
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I see. So does that make the official GNOME position editing system
files should be done with nano or similar or system files? why would
a user want to edit a system file?
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Yep, from my understanding they don't agree with running graphical apps
as root. Bug #805682
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Title:
opening existing file with
** Changed in: gedit (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided = Low
** Changed in: gedit (Ubuntu)
Status: Confirmed = Triaged
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** Changed in: gedit
Status: Unknown = New
** Changed in: gedit
Importance: Unknown = Medium
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Title:
opening existing
** Changed in: gedit (Ubuntu)
Status: New = Confirmed
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Title:
opening existing file with gksu gedit creates untitled
** Bug watch added: GNOME Bug Tracker #658100
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=658100
** Also affects: gedit via
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=658100
Importance: Unknown
Status: Unknown
** Tags added: regression-release
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