Unable to start graphical apps as root in konsole anymore

[Rex Dieter]

Sebastian Vahl wrote:

> I've seen this for some time now but hadn't had the time to look deeper into 
> it: If I become root in konsole via su I'm not able to start graphical apps 
> like kwrite or s-c-* anymore. 

My advice:    Running gui apps, esp kde ones, under su is asking for 
trouble, and in general, is something you simply should not do.  That's 
what kdesu is for.

-- Rex