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In linux. Which prompt does the root user receive when logged in to the system?
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∙ 10y ago
Typically a root user sees the '#' symbol as their prompt. If they already have a prompt via the PS1 shell variable then the # symbol is usually added at the end to indicate that they are a root user in this current context.
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∙ 13y ago
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When logged in a root in Linux the shell prompt normally changes to display what symbol?
The # symbol.
How can you tell if you are logged on as the Linux administrator account while at the command prompt?
With the whoami command.
What is meant by the term command prompt?
Command prompt is a simple term meaning the place where you can enter system commands. It has different names on different systems, Windows -cmd(Command Prompt), Linux Mac - Terminal
What is the command prompt in Linux known as?
The shell.
What is the command to turn on Linux?
There is no such command. Obviously, in order to enter a command into the prompt, Linux must already be on.
How do I find out how many different login shells are used in my Linux?
The command "finger" can tell you how many active shells are used, the users logged in, and where they logged in.
Suppose you want to determine which users are currently logged on to your Ubuntu Linux server?
B) who
What command prompt would you use in Linux to see filesystems in use?
mount
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.
When one enters the who command in Linux what information does one see?
The basic 'who' command lets you see the time of last system boot; list of users logged-in; the current run level, etc.
Which command displays the users who are currently logged into the Linux system?
There are a series of commands, depending on what and how much information you want on logged in users. The commands are: who w users finger (if installed)
What is the use of the whoami command in Linux?
To see what user you are logged in as. Not all shells will display the username you are logged in under, so it is useful to know if you are a normal user (so you don't have to worry about accidentally destroying your system), or root (so you don't screw up your personal files by modifying them as root).
