[ale] X application as root

[Jason Day]

On Mon, May 05, 2003 at 10:53:16AM -0400, Michael D. Hirsch wrote:
> You might see if running 'xhost +' in another window (or before you su) 
> makes a difference.  I've had to do that on some systems.

I view xhost in the same light as telnet: both are insecure, both have
(more) secure replacements, and neither is necessary any longer.  I
would recommend staying away from xhost if at all possible.

Jason
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