Why does X run as root?

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Subject: Why does X run as root?
From: Mike McGrath <mmcgrath@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:16:18 -0500 (CDT)
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Obligatory "Why does X run as root since it doesn't have to?" thread given
the exploit re-announcement.

	-Mike

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