NOTHING WORKED! If even *root* cannot affect the behavior of X, how crippled is my system? Is there a file from 8 that kills this in 9? My box was a virgin 8.0 so nothing from 7.x and lower is there. What files can kill root's ability to change X? Or should I pursue a different distro?
I don't have the answer to your question, but I will advise you that repeated threats to use another distro won't get you an answer any faster. No one here owes you help. You might get some if you ask in a more polite fashion, but even then it isn't guaranteed. There's a lot of talented folks on this list. Treat them with respect and you might get some help.
Tom
