Ubuntu 26.04 Ends 46 Years of Silent sudo Passwords. Starting with the upcoming LTS release, every keystroke at a sudo password prompt will echo an asterisk — a small UX fix that has ignited one of Linux's fiercest debates in years.

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  • Flipper@feddit.orgEnglish
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    19 days ago

    The first time i came across a sudo prompt i thought i didnt work. Yes. I think its bad for new comers.

    • sik0fewl@piefed.caEnglish
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      19 days ago

      Ha. Didn’t even think of that. It definitely used to be a more common pattern.