Date: 02 Nov 2003 10:02:36 -0500 From: Lowell Gilbert <freebsd-questions-local@be-well.ilk.org> To: "Brunoc@quipo.it" <brunoc@quipo.it> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: xinit: "xf86OpenConsole: Server must be running with root permissions" Message-ID: <44ptgaerub.fsf@be-well.ilk.org> In-Reply-To: <017701c3a07b$d38d9a00$73015e3e@computer> References: <017701c3a07b$d38d9a00$73015e3e@computer>
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"Brunoc@quipo.it" <brunoc@quipo.it> writes: > I have problems with my startx script,see my other email > "when I invoke startx, it seems to 'freeze' for a minute or so,then starts". > Before fixing the startx issue (I think startx has been overwritten > by the fluxconf->XFree86-libraries-4.3.0 installation), > I tested xinit after setting the root setuid bit of the X server > (which on my machine points to XF86_SVGA).According to the > xinit error,"I should be using Xwrapper to start the server or xdm. > We strongly advise against making the server SUID root!". > So,with the setuid bit set,xinit works,but the elegant solution > would be to use Xwrapper.How can I use Xwrapper ? > Does it accept a server name to execute ? Install the /usr/ports/x11/wrapper port. It replaces the X link in /usr/X11R6/bin. If you've really corrupted your startx script, you may need to fit that up (there are several approaches), but I doubt that will be an actual problem.
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