Editor's Pick: Sudo or Sudo Not, There Is No (4th) Try

Sudo or Sudo Not, There Is No (4th) Try

Jonathan Terrasi Jun 24, 2017 10:40 AM PT

If you're a Linux user, at some point in some tutorial or troubleshooting guide you've more than likely encountered Linux's magic word: "sudo". A casual observer probably can tell you that it's used to access restricted functions on your computer, but there is much more to it than that. My hope is that by taking a moment to learn about the power of "sudo", you will be better equipped to use it. [More...]

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