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May 27, 2026

PR #3276
  • 1Accepted the valid id -a command in the Step 2 verification.

Apr 14, 2026

  • 1Fixed step verifications to correctly pass when commands exist in available shell history files instead of failing on missing history files.

Apr 12, 2026

  • 1Updated both verification scripts to read only existing shell history files before checking for whoami and id usage.

Apr 12, 2026

  • 1Updated both challenge verifications to quiet-match command history from available shell history files so missing history files no longer cause false failures.
  • 2Kept task content unchanged and focused the revision on verification reliability issues reported by multiple learners.

Apr 10, 2026

  • 1Clarified the introduction so it no longer gives away the exact commands.
  • 2Clarified that labex in Step 1 is sample output, not a command to type.
  • 3Clarified that uid, gid, and groups values in Step 2 may differ by environment.
  • 4Added practical context and follow-up man page references in the summary.
  • 5Updated Step 1 verification to accept both whoami and id -un.
  • 6Updated verification to check both .zsh_history and .bash_history.
  • 7Tightened Step 2 verification so only the intended id command passes.
  • 1Marked Lab as first published.

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