Root in Linux refers to the superuser or administrative account with the highest level of privileges on the system. The root user has unrestricted access to all commands, files, and system resources, allowing them to perform any operation, including system-wide changes, installing or removing software, and managing user accounts. The root account is essential for system administration tasks but can be risky to use for regular activities due to its powerful capabilities. To minimize security risks, it’s common practice to perform tasks as a regular user and only switch to the root account or use commands like sudo when elevated privileges are necessary.
