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Gnome Xsu is an interface for the command "su - username -c command". It is not setuid root, and it uses the standard Unix "su" to run commands.

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2001-11-07 20:55
0.2.1

This version contains documentation fixes, manpage fixes, an option to set the
DISPLAY environment variable in Gnome Xsu, and some minor security fixes.
Gnome Xsu will now display the error messages of the Unix 'su' in a message
box.
Tags: Stable, Major feature enhancements

2001-11-07 20:53
0.2.0

Gnome Xsu no longer uses its own suid application to gain root access. In this version, Gnome Xsu fakes a terminal and uses the su command to gain root access. Thus, Gnome Xsu's security issues depend on the security of your su package.
Tags: Stable, Major security fixes

2001-11-06 19:08
0.1.5

An option to load another icon was added, and a few minor bug and documentation fixes were made.
Tags: Stable, Minor feature enhancements

2001-11-04 15:12
0.1.4

Configure script changes, debian and redhat packages, and extra options for the xsu GUI were added.
Tags: Stable, Major feature enhancements

2001-10-31 21:18
0.1.3

A new delay on Error to discourage bruteforce attacks on the +s binary.
Tags: Stable, Minor security fixes

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