Re: starting X (as user)

From: Huub (v.niekerk_at_freeler.nl)
Date: 10/24/04

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    Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 19:21:55 +0200

    > It could also be that bash doesn't read .profile, in which case you'll
    > have to create such a file for bash, or copy or symlink .profile, or
    > something.
    Thanks, it turns out to be a bash issue.

    Huub

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