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I have a question regarding the -Y option when ssh into a Unix machine (Sun OS specifically). I am aware that this option allows you to push graphics to your machine (ie: gedit) the only problem is that as soon as I su to any other use this option doesn’t transfer. My question is this, is there a way to keep this option active after you su to another user?
Sure. When you log into your account, type:
Which should give you something along the lines of:
suover to the other account, make sure theDISPLAYvariable is set correctly (probably by setting it by hand), and then run:And you should be all set. This is described in more detail here, and also here.