Security News > 2024 > February > Microsoft Introduces Linux-Like 'sudo' Command to Windows 11

2024-02-12 05:45
Microsoft said it's introducing Sudo for Windows 11 as part of an early preview version to help users execute commands with administrator privileges. "Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands directly from an unelevated console session," Microsoft Product Manager Jordi Adoumie said. "It is an ergonomic and familiar solution for users who want to elevate a command
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