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Making the X-server run without root rights

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 Goede, Hans de

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Making the X-server run without root rights
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Xorg (the X-server) is a big and complex beast. Currently it runs as root as it needs root privileges for various reasons. But with the latest systemd-logind all necessary infrastructure is in place to allow the server to run as a normal user and use systemd-logind to do input and graphics device management. This talk looks at the work being done to leverage this new infrastructure to run Xorg without root rights.