File read

This executable can read data from local files.
  1. CommentThe file is actually parsed and the first wrong line is returned in an error message.
    This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
    rake -f /path/to/input-file
    This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
    RemarksIf there are environment variables involved, they must be passed via sudo VAR=value ... or exported then sudo -E ....
    rake -f /path/to/input-file

Inherit

This executable can inherit functions from another.
  1. CommentThis allows to run Ruby code (...).
    This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
    rake -p '...'
    This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
    RemarksIf there are environment variables involved, they must be passed via sudo VAR=value ... or exported then sudo -E ....
    rake -p '...'
    Functions

    Inherits from ruby, thus possibly granting its functions.