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unable to open applications whe i login using root user

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when i login using root user i am unable to use apps like chrome, VS code, git desktop

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Why are you logging in as root to run those applications? It's very bad practice.

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Sudip surve (sudipsurve09) said : 		#2

because every time when i use sudo user i need to give permission to file dir

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

Which directory do you need to "give permission to"?

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Sudip surve (sudipsurve09) said : 		#4

i am using lampp in /opt/ and when i edit any file every time i neet to enter sudo user password

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

Yes. This is normal. It is for security.

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