Category: Sudo
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Ubuntu 26.04 Introduces Password Feedback Hide Toggle for Sudo
Ubuntu 26.04 introduces a significant update to its sudo command by incorporating password feedback that displays asterisks by default. This shift from nearly 40 years of tradition has been generally welcomed, but not everyone prefers it. In response, a new keyboard shortcut has been added to sudo-rs that allows users to hide this feedback temporarily…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Shatters a Long-Standing Sudo Tradition: What You Need to Know
In a notable shift scheduled for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, the sudo command will now display asterisks when users type their passwords. This marks a significant change in a tradition that has been in place for over 40 years, where no feedback was given while entering a password. Previously, entering a password with sudo would result…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Embraces Rust: The New Era of Sudo
A significant change is on the horizon for Ubuntu 25.10, dubbed ‘Questing Quokka’, set to release in October. This upcoming version will feature a revamped version of the widely-used sudo command, which will now be based on Rust instead of C. The sudo command, known for allowing users to execute commands with root privileges, has…
