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User accounts allow multiple users to work at one multi-user system. They are identified by a username. Multiple accounts allow for adjustment of access to system files, e.g. a the special account of the superuser for system administration can make unrestricted system-wide changes. An account with reduced privileges is therefore recommended for the day-to-day use of system to prevent unintentional changes (see also su and sudo).

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