GKsu Alternative for Linux

September 10, 2023 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux GKsu Alternative Guide

Hi! The Tip shows you How to use a GKsu Alternative in GNU/Linux Desktops.

The GKsu Alternative is pkexec a Tool that allows an Authorized User to execute PROGRAM as Another User.

If username is not specified, then the program will be executed as the Admin Super User, root.

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  1. Running Program

    Hence to Run GUI App as another User on Linux
    The General Command is:

    sudo pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY [MYPROGRAM]
    Like:
    sudo pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY /usr/local/bin/hardinfo

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