what is the significance of "su" command?
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Answer / vinay
"su" is used to become super user and gain control of
system if you were working as a normal user and to obtain
administrative previlages.
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Answer / wizard_cmp@yahoo.co.in
can switch to other users like root to gain privileges.
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Answer / jagadeesh kumar.k[tpgsi]
SU is used for moving to root user.
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