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I used startx to start X Window. It gave a message that I was running the session as a previeged user and all the stuff about security risks. Anyways I ...
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- 07-29-2009 #1Just Joined!
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Problem Loading X Window
I used startx to start X Window. It gave a message that I was running the session as a previeged user and all the stuff about security risks. Anyways I was logged in as su.........I selected continue............and then it all froze..........I waited for a along time but nothing worked......I had to force switch off my laptop. I don't think I have a memory problem as I have 2 GB of RAM. Please help me out.
P.S.: I am a Mint user.
- 07-31-2009 #2Linux Engineer
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It's a very bad idea to run startx as root. Do you get the same problem when you run it as an ordinary user?
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- 07-31-2009 #3forum.guy
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Welcome to the forums!
Some distros disable logging into the GUI as root user, and for good reason. You should only log into the GUI as a regular user and then you can use su or sudo to run any needed administrative tasks.oz
- 08-02-2009 #4Just Joined!
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I have been trying that only
Anyways I'll try again
Thanks hazel and ozar
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