On Sun, 2004-02-08 at 00:20, Tim Waugh wrote: > On Sat, Feb 07, 2004 at 12:28:54PM -0500, Roberto Mason wrote: > > > When i log on as root and run vncviewer <ip-address>:1, I connect to my > > vncserver, but if i log on to my workstation as user and run vncviewer, I > > get the logon prompt, I enter the password, and nothing happens. Any idea > > where the problem could be. I checked the permissions on vncviewer, Everyone > > has execute turned on > > If by 'the logon prompt' you mean the VNC dialog box asking you for a > password, I expect that you typed in the wrong password. > Unfortunately there is no 'wrong password' dialog box (I think that's > in bugzilla). > > Check .xsession-errors. > > Tim. As a clarification could someone confirm the password is set when VNCserver is first run (can be changed later I believe) and not the password of the user (unless they happen to be the same of course) Regards Roger
