microsoft / microsoft/sudo

Feature request: Support for Windows 10

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Description

We should backport Sudo to Windows 10. Ultimately, this shouldn't be too hard, but porting the settings app changes may be a bit of a pain.

This is internally, MSFT:48735673

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by determining the Windows 10 support scope, including which Sudo functionality and settings app changes are required; done means the agreed scope works on Windows 10.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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