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The "$" prompt is shorthand to indicate the command is run as a non-root user. If you see "# ls -lt" that indicates the command should be run as root. The pro
by rzzzwilson 1y ago
The "$" prompt is shorthand to indicate the command is run as a non-root user. If you see "# ls -lt" that indicates the command should be run as root. The problem lies with whoever set up the copy button to include the prompt as part of the copied command.
- garyfirestorm 1y agothis is a widespread problem - many libraries, git repos follow this convention unfortunately
- gibbitz 1y agoHow do you specify this on GitHub markdown?