Quote Originally Posted by jodef
Quote Originally Posted by mzilikazi
Sounds like root cannot use the Xserver. As user try:

xhost local:

Then root should be able to use the X server. For a permanent fix:

apt-get update && apt-get install sux

Of course ther ARE editors that don't need Xwindows too!
My error trying to run as root it seemed to have worked installed sux as well.
Ok on reboot the same problem occurs and the fstab reverts to what is was originally