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I use Fedora. There are a number of programmes packaged in a security spin. Included desktop files work but open the programmes with root priviliges.

How can I edit the desktop file shown here to open the target without root. I have tried every obvious edit I can think of but am not having any luck.

#!/usr/bin/env xdg-open
[Desktop Entry]
Name=argus
Exec=gnome-terminal -e "su -c 'argus -h; bash'"
TryExec=argus
Type=Application
Categories=System;Security;X-SecurityLab;X-Reconnaissance;
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#!/usr/bin/env xdg-open
[Desktop Entry]
Name=argus
Exec=gnome-terminal -e "sh -c 'argus -h; bash'"
TryExec=argus
Type=Application
Categories=System;Security;X-SecurityLab;X-Reconnaissance;

This matches behavior most closely. It could be improved upon by someone who knows argus better than I

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  • What's the difference? Commented Dec 26, 2014 at 19:26
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    The difference is this version swops 'sh' in for 'su'. That worked perfectly, thank you! Commented Dec 26, 2014 at 20:01

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