How do I use the su command?
The su
command enables you to take the identification (and the privileges) of another user on the system without logging out.
One common use of su
command is to temporarily be the root user to accomplish some task that requires root's privileges. Other common uses are to take the identification of a 'system' user.
The su
command accepts seve...
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