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Sudo

Sudo is the open-source Unix and Linux utility that lets permitted users run commands as another user, maintained by Todd C. Miller. It is distributed under an ISC-style permissive licence.

Licensing at a Glance

  • Open source

  1. Sudo is distributed under a permissive licence allowing use, copying, modification and distribution for any purpose, with or without fee, provided the copyright and permission notice are kept.[1]

  2. Some files, such as the Python plugin bindings and several audit and utility sources, carry their own permissive or BSD-style licence notices, listed on the licence page.[2]

  3. As of version 1.6, Sudo no longer contains any of the original Root Group code and is available under an ISC-style licence.[3]

  4. Quest Software sponsored Sudo development from 2010 until February 2024; Sudo is currently maintained by Todd C. Miller.[4]

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References

  1. Sudo License | Sudo · sudo.ws · retrieved 2026-09-27
  2. Sudo License | Sudo · sudo.ws · retrieved 2026-09-27
  3. A Brief History of Sudo | Sudo · sudo.ws · retrieved 2026-09-27
  4. A Brief History of Sudo | Sudo · sudo.ws · retrieved 2026-09-27
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