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6 sudo tricks every Linux user needs to know - plus 1 just for fun


The sudo command lets users elevate their privileges to run admin tasks. But it's far from perfect. These tips can help.

The thing is, you don't want to edit the sudoers file using a standard text editor (such as nano). If you're the only one who uses your Linux machine, and you frequently run admin commands, you might want to extend that timeout to, say, 30 minutes. The insults are all in good fun, so you don't have to worry that sudo is going to know what buttons to push to make you spiral.

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