From: tnp@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 22/01/2026 21:46, Carlos E.R. wrote:   
   > On 2026-01-22 22:08, Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:   
   >> On Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:15:09 +0100, Carlos E.R. wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> I don't see a need to prohibit root opening a graphical session.   
   >>   
   >> The problem with logging into a GUI session as root is GUI tools are   
   >> notoriously buggy. Root privilege already makes it so easy to invoke   
   >> actions you didn’t mean to; the greater complexity of GUI apps just   
   >> takes the potential for unexpected side-effects to a whole new level.   
   >   
   > I never noticed any issue. After all, normally I have to "su -" in a   
   > terminal, then call the graphical tool I need to run as root.   
   >   
   That work, too   
      
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