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Old 07-05-2012, 02:33 AM   #1
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what is export DISPLAY=:0


what is export DISPLAY=:0
 
Old 07-05-2012, 02:40 AM   #2
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Hi,

in common practice this will make programs be displayed on the host they are running on instead of the local display.

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Old 07-05-2012, 09:13 AM   #3
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what is export DISPLAY=:0
Did you tried google ?
 
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