Thread: Run a graphical program as a different user

hi:

i'm trying run gedit different user in order create configuration files. used following command:

code:

sudo -u www-data gedit syntax.php

but following error message:

code:

no protocol specified    (gedit:5152): gtk-warning **: cannot open display: :0.0

i can run terminal programs fine using above command. value of $display ":0.0", believe correct. issuing command "xhost +" (to turn off authentication) didn't help.

cheers,
lk

try using gksudo, may set display variables application you're trying start.

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