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August 9th, 2024 9:22 AM Mr. Q Categories: Command

Command: sudo

Used to execute a command with superuser (root) privileges. Use sudo cautiously and only when necessary. Overusing or improperly using sudo can lead to security risks or unintended system changes.

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Sample Command and Output:

$ sudo apt update
[sudo] password for user:
Get:1 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal InRelease
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Description:

• sudo apt update: Runs the apt update command with root privileges to update the package list on a Debian-based system. The sudo command prompts for the user’s password to grant temporary superuser access.
• The output shows the progress of the update process, which requires elevated permissions.

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Sample Command and Output:

$ sudo chmod 777 /path/to/file
$ ls -l /path/to/file
-rwxrwxrwx 1 user user 4096 Aug  7 12:34 file

Description:

• sudo chmod 777 /path/to/file: Changes the permissions of /path/to/file to 777 with root privileges, allowing read, write, and execute permissions for everyone. The sudo command is used to ensure that permission changes are applied.
• ls -l /path/to/file: Lists the file details to confirm the new permissions.

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Additional Notes:

• Caution: Avoid using sudo for everyday tasks that do not require administrative privileges. Overuse or incorrect use of sudo can lead to accidental system modifications or security vulnerabilities.
• Best Practice: Use sudo only when necessary, and ensure you understand the command you are executing with elevated privileges.

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