[wplug] Zaurus V3 ROM question/problem

Robert E. Coutch robert.coutch at verizon.net
Thu Mar 18 12:55:02 EST 2004


Hi all,

I know there are not too many WPLUG'ers running a version 3.xx ROM on Zaurus 
5500's, but here goes.........

I have solved a few problems with running programs by running them as root in 
a terminal window.

I recently noticed that these same programs' desktop icons have a "Execute 
with root privliges" check box if you hold the stylus on the icon to get the 
properties screen.

I check the box and then tap OK.
When I bring the properties back up, the check is GONE !!!!

I've searched the net for two days and can not find the answer to why this is 
happening.

I looked for the sudo pacakage but the links I found lead to a dead webpage.

I thought I could add a line to the *.desktop files by editing them vi.
All the options for running a program are in there but I didn't see an example 
of how to add the run as root option.  Maybe the run as root setting is 
stored somewhere else?

If you can point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.


Thanks,

Bob



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