As root, try: chmod +s /usr/X11R6/bin/XFree86 Then restart it. On Sun, Jun 30, 2002 at 05:59:35AM -0400, Ahmed Al-Saadi wrote: > Hello: > > I get the following error message when I try to start X using 'startx' from a non-root user: > > Fatal server error: > Cannot open log file "/var/log/XFree86.0.log" > > Rings a bell? Does it have anything to do with Xwrapper? I'm using XFree86 4.2. Thanks. > > Signed: Ahmed > > -- > School days, I believe, are the unhappiest in the whole span of human existence. They are full of dull, unintelligible tasks, new and unpleasant ordinances, and brutal violations of common sense and common decency. > -H. L. MENCKEN > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Newbie@XFree86.Org > *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie _______________________________________________ Newbie@XFree86.Org *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie