X11 on 11i v2 and v3, the .Xauthority file

[john guardian]

Is there a config file anywhere that controls the ability to create this file for individuals when starting X?

Thx.

[Mel Burslan]

Normally, if this file doesn't exist upon an X-login attempt, it should be created and placed in the user's home directory. Isn't this happening for you ? If not, did you make sure the user's home directory is owned by the user itself or by some other entity. Also make sure /usr/bin/X11/xauth is owned by bin:bin and at least has 555 permissions (i.e. anyone should be able to execute it, write permission should be given very sparingly IMHO)