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multiuser system

American  
[muhl-tee-yoo-zer, muhl-tahy‑] / ˌmʌl tiˈyu zər, ˌmʌl taɪ‑ /

noun

  1. a computer system in which multiple terminals connect to a host computer that handles processing tasks.

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Working as Root Because Debian is a multiuser system, it's designed to keep any one user or program from breaking the entire system.

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