>> Can I connect to jackd with a program running as a different user than the user jackd is running as?
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> Yes. https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/JACK_Audio_Connection_Kit#Jack_for_a_multi-user_system
> I've never done this, I just know its possible. I believe some people on list do use this regularly though.
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> HTH, -Harry

Thanks Harry.  Is this something that might be integrated into a jack release?  Would it be worth filing a bug?

- Grant