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On Friday 16 Sep 2005 09:35, Ray Smith wrote: > I have installed knoppix debian to harddisk and updated. downloaded > synaptic.When I try to run I am told to use as root but cant connect to the > display 0:0 . Other programs Í installed using apt run ok. Any help please > ? > > Ray. > Sent wirelessly using P910i. > > > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the > message body to unsubscribe. FAQ: www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html As a temporary measure, as a user, type xhost + in a command line - and press enter. This is not the most secure thing in the world, so once you have finished,type xhost - and press enter :) Alterantively, if using KDE, you could try kdesu -c synaptic which should bring up a dialog box where you type in your password - then you can run synaptic Mark -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe. FAQ: www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html