Permission Denied Error with X11


 
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# 1  
Old 01-29-2009
Tools Permission Denied Error with X11

Hello,
I am using Tiger 10.4.11
I am trying out the GIMP, so I installed the X11 package from "Optional Installs" on the cd.
Whenever I open X11, I get an error:
Code:
xterm: could not exec /dev/null: Permission denied

I have chmodded /dev/null to 777, as well as the /tmp directory.
I deleted /.xinitrc in my home directory, but as soon as I opened X11 again the .xinitrc file was recreated but still getting the same error.
I really have no idea what's going on...
Here is a link to what the error looks like:
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/4884/xtermgx7.png
Thanks in advance.
# 2  
Old 02-01-2009
that would appear to be an installation bug. I cannot address Tiger specifically, but trying to execute "/dev/null" should never happen.
# 3  
Old 02-02-2009
Do you get a similar message when you open the Terminal application?
(/Applications/Utilities/Terminal)

If so, the shell specified for your account is /dev/null. Essentially, no shell access.

Also, check Software Update for an update to X11. I seem to recall there were some X11 updates supplied that way. Even if you have no shell access it is a good idea to make sure your software is up to date.

If you still have issues with /dev/null, you'll need to delve into your account info in NetInfo Manager (/Applications/Utilities/Netinfo Manager)

Look for an entry called shell and see what its value is. If the value is /dev/null, change it to /bin/bash (or whatever shell you would prefer).

Last edited by [MA]Flying_Meat; 02-02-2009 at 02:03 PM.. Reason: additional info
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