[mythtv-users] mythtv-setup wont export to a different xserver display (over ssh)

[Lindsay Mathieson]

On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:44:17 am ryan patterson wrote:
> I already figured out a different solution but I still wish I could fix the
> original error.
>
> I am certain my $DISPLAY variable is set correctly and I am using ssh -X to
> connect to the backend.  Every other program I run on the backend will
> export the display no problem.  The problem is unique to mythtv-setup.
>
> -Ryan

If you're using ssh -X then DISPLAY should be set for you already. Try not 
changing it and the following cmd line:

  mythtv-setup  -O ThemePainter=Qt --geometry 800x600+20+20

-- 
Lindsay
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