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: Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: - franziski - 2005-08-23


When I try to launch a x program from a x-root-shell I got the following error:

 

: Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display:

 

Any hint?

 

Thanks in advance



: Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: - anyweb - 2005-08-23


problem solved using su - instead of su

 

for a description of

 

Quote:su
versus 

Quote:su -
 

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cheers

 

anyweb



: Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: - franziski - 2005-08-23


Ok fixed!

 

Thanks to your "live help" through irc channel

(I have to use "su -" instead of "su")

 

Best regards



: Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: - anyweb - 2005-08-23


anytime always glad to help

 

make sure to use the forums and the irc channel (EFNET #linux-noob) as often as possible :)

 

cheers

 

anyweb