Try executing the xhost command as root first. Then you should be able to execute xhost + command. Nancy
-----Original Message----- VIVEK_SHARMA Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 8:39 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Oracle 9i installation on Solaris being attempted # xhost + Message - unable to open display : " " export DISPLAY=<PC Client IP address>:0.0 # xhost + Xlib : connection to client refused "<PC Client IP Address>" Xlib : cannot set display to "<PC Client IP Address>" NOTE - Installation being initiated from a laptop using Exceed Hummingbird software to simulate Xwindows Console Any Solutions ? Thanks -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: VIVEK_SHARMA INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Nancy McCormick INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).