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<DIV><BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>> "Authentication failed- cannot start X
server.<BR>> Perhaps you do not have console ownership?"<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Did you su after starting the X
server?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If that is the case, you can enter xhost
+hostname,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>before you su to another user.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You may try it as root also.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>(replace hostname with the actucal hostname of your
system).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You should read the manpage to become aware of the
implications of</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>using the xhost command. It reduces your
security.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Steve</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>