xhost + (was: Another reason to prefer a real root over sudo)

[Paul Sladen]

On Mon, 2 Feb 2009, Chris G wrote:
>     xhost +

Running 'xhost +' allows anyone, on any machine, on any network.

It's like leaving all the doors and windows open just in case your
mate turns up.  The better option would be to have the owner leave a copy of
the keys for your mate at a trusted location.  (A copy of the .Xauthority).

	-Paul
-- 
Why do one side of a triangle when you can do all three.  Somewhere, GB.