Why won't "sudo cd" work?
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Mar 15, 2026296000 viewsConfidence Score1%
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Why typing sudo cd whatever won't change the directory?
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Instead try using to start a root shell and then simply into the directory. When you're done as root, press CtrlD or type . As Arjan hints at in his comment below, it is important to note that as root, one can easily do damage to essential system components. Use with care!
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