can't run gnome as root - addition

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On 10/01/2012 08:28 AM, Lentes, Bernd wrote:
> Sorry, i forgot: i'm running LTS 64bit.
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> Bernd
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> Hi,
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> for administrative purpose i need to run Gnome being root. I installed all the gnome packets (a lot), and can login as a normal user.
> When i try to logon as root, it seems that login is possible. I have a turning wheel but ... that's all. After half an hour i gave up.
> I know that it's not recommended to run GUI as root, but i need it.
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