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su command is used to change the user.
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How do you create users in Linux?
To create a new user account under any Linux distribution use command called useradd. The system administrator is responsible for creating account. Login as root user (or use sudo command).
Which Linux command is equivalent to Windows' MD command?
In a Linux terminal, the command to create a new directory is: mkdir .
What is the command in Linux to see the groups of a user?
groups username
What do the su command stand for in Linux?
su = switch user RTFM, Luke...
How do you find user permissions in Linux?
Type the following command# ls -l
In Linux which command can be used to alter the primary group associated with a given user temporarily?
Use the 'newgrp' command.
How do you obtain root permissions in Linux?
su (will change user to root)sudo command (will run command as root)
Which command allow you to edit the cron jobs for the current user in linux?
crontab -e
How do you run a command with root previlage on Linux?
Either login as the root user or type: sudo then the command you wish to run.
How do you create a user in Linux without using useradd?
i don't think you can
Which Linux command can be used to create and reset password for a user?
$ passwd to change your own password:Log in as root to change the password for a user named fred:# passwd fredCommands to add a new user and then set a password for a user named fred:# adduser fred# passwd fred
How can you find out what user you are logged in as in Linux?
The "whoami" command should show you what account you are currently using.
