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How to access X display from a cron job when using gdm3? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Open a window on a remote X display (why “Cannot open display”)? I'm trying to run a cron job that needs access to my X session. I know my X session will ...
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Anacron job complains “Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display”

I'm trying to make a simple weekly Anacron job that backs up my computer if I click yes on the dialog. The script I wrote works fine if run manually, but when Anacron runs it, nothing happens and I ...