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gedit package

  1. Bug #1449748
  2. Comment #10

Comment 10 for bug 1449748

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Eric Huber (echuber2) wrote :

Here's an alternative method that works for me. Enter this to allow all local users to launch GUI windows: (Enter exactly as shown, including the final colon.)

xhost +local:

Or, more extreme (may not be secure without running a firewall):

xhost +

To undo, enter:

xhost -

I don't need to type sudo to run these commands when I enter them as my local user that has X authority (if I'm understanding the situation correctly).