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diff --git a/scripts/core/functions.sh b/scripts/core/functions.sh
index 19e4306c..865aa251 100644
--- a/scripts/core/functions.sh
+++ b/scripts/core/functions.sh
@@ -451,6 +451,9 @@ if [ -z "$skip_all" ]; then
   # label if they're doing an su with the sudo.
   function sudo() {
     save_terminal_title
+    # hoist our X authorization info in case environment is passed along;
+    # this can allow root to use our display to show Xorg windows.
+    export IMPORTED_XAUTH="$(xauth list $DISPLAY)"
     /usr/bin/sudo "$@"
     retval=$?
     restore_terminal_title