op

Run a command as someone else

Syntax:

op command

Runs on:

QNX Neutrino

Options:

None.

Description:

The op utility was designed as an easy way to run commands as root.

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This utility is a security hole. You have to log in as root and do the following in order to make it do anything: chmod +s /usr/bin/op You should use su instead.

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See also:

login, passwd, su

Logging In, Logging Out, and Shutting Down in the Neutrino User's Guide