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'''su -''' is a [[Linux]] command for '''s'''ubstitute '''u'''ser or group rights while running a command within the [[Terminal Activity]] or a command console. In its default form, <tt>'''su -''' </tt>, it enables the root or admin or super user's power to modify the system (see '''[[root]]''' user). |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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It gives you a login shell, which affects the commands that are available. |
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Various instructions will direct you to type '''su -l''' or '''su'''. On some laptops, the next prompt will be "Password:". If this happens, and you do not have a root password, type '''sudo sh''' instead. |
Various instructions will direct you to type <tt>'''su -l'''</tt> (<tt>'''l''' </tt>being a lower-case L for ''login'') or just <tt>'''su'''</tt>. On some laptops, the next prompt will be "Password:". If this happens, and you do not have a root password, type <tt>'''sudo sh'''</tt> instead. |
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See reference wiki, http://man-wiki.net/index.php/1:su |
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su - is a Linux command for substitute user or group rights while running a command within the Terminal Activity or a command console. In its default form, su - , it enables the root or admin or super user's power to modify the system (see root user).
Overview
It gives you a login shell, which affects the commands that are available.
Various instructions will direct you to type su -l (l being a lower-case L for login) or just su. On some laptops, the next prompt will be "Password:". If this happens, and you do not have a root password, type sudo sh instead.
See reference wiki, http://man-wiki.net/index.php/1:su