sudo
The origin and history of sudo.
Etymology
Originally read as a blend of "superuser" and "do"; now more commonly understood as short for "substitute user, do."
The origin and history of sudo.
Originally read as a blend of "superuser" and "do"; now more commonly understood as short for "substitute user, do."
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