Re: [TCLUG:21350] startx -- No Authority

[Timothy Wilson <wilson@visi.com>]

On Sat, 16 Sep 2000, Michael Josephson wrote:

> When I execute startx as a non-root user, I get the message "X: user not
> authorized to run the X server, aborting." But I can't find any reference
> anywhere to what authorization I need to set, add, whatever. ??

I'll bet you're using Mandrake. Add yourself to the 'xgrp' in /etc/group and
all will be well.

-Tim

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