Re: dpkg-reconfigure of xserver-xorg creates problem for users!

On Sun, May 13, 2007 at 10:54:48PM +0000, Bruce M. Ward wrote:
Hi all.

A recent install of the Etch release. Root uses 'dpkg-reconfigure
xserver-xorg' to change the video resolutions. Root can start X no
problems. Existing user cannot login with gdm - returns to login box.
User can login at text console but cannot start X (with startx). Gets
'caught signal 11'. User previously had no problems. Root creates new
user. New user has no problem.

It looks like a permissions problem, but I haven't been able to figure
out where ...

Any ideas anyone? Can anyone help?

Compare the two accounts by logging into any account and running:

groups oldaccount && groups newaccount

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