Fakeroot-ng uses the debug interface (PTRACE) to fool programs into thinking they are running with root permission.

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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Operating Systems

Linux

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Developers

User Interface

Command-line

Programming Language

C, C++

Related Categories

C++ Build Tools, C++ Software Testing Tool, C Build Tools, C Software Testing Tool

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2007-12-12