What is ‘Sudo for Windows’?
Microsoft is including the ‘sudo’ command, into Windows 11, popularly used in Unix-based systems like Linux and macOS. ‘Sudo for Windows’ will allow developers to run programs with higher security benefits or as another user directly from an unelevated console session. This provides an efficient and user-friendly approach.
Microsoft is bringing Linux’s Sudo command to Windows 11
Microsoft persists in its embrace of Linux, solidifying Windows as a welcoming environment for developers.
Microsoft continues to succeed with Linux by bringing the popular ‘sudo’ command to Windows 11. The introduction of ‘Sudo for Windows’ is specifically for developers, giving a solution for running elevated tools directly from an unelevated console session. This move follows Microsoft’s previous actions, including shipping a full Linux kernel in Windows 10 and incorporating Linux features.