what is the significance of "su" command?

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what is the significance of "su" command?..

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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what is the significance of "su" command?..

Answer / wizard_cmp@yahoo.co.in

can switch to other users like root to gain privileges.

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what is the significance of "su" command?..

Answer / jagadeesh kumar.k[tpgsi]

SU is used for moving to root user.

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