Changing Default Programs

[David Curtis]

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David Curtis wrote:
> Alan Milnes wrote:
>> Phil Sexton wrote:
>>> gksudo gedit /etc/gnome/defaults.list
>>>   
>> Does anybody still use the gksudo command?  If so why?  Doesn't sudo 
>> work fine with graphical programs now?
> 
>> Alan
> 
> Sudo has always worked fine with graphical progams. But either from a
> terminal, a VT, or from 'run program' aka Alt-F2.
> 
> gksu and gksudo are used for invoking a graphical mode of inputing an
> admin password. Both are used specifically for menu items or toolbar
> items (or perhaps in script where a terminal is not in use?).
> 
> Dave
> 
Uh, don't know what drugs I'm on but disregard using a VT for 'graphical
programs' :)

Dave
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